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Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on prevalence of acid reflux. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Frequency of reflux | H pylori infection (n=1566)* | No infection (n=3167)* | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) for H pylori positive participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any in past three months | 627 (40.0) | 1184 (37.4) | 1.05 (0.97 to 1.14) |
| At least monthly | 291 (18.6) | 551 (17.4) | 1.05 (0.95 to 1.17) |
Incomplete data for 178/4902 (3.6%) participants.
