Table 1. Prevalence and Patterns of Endoscopic Findings in H. pylori Infection.
Variable | Patients (%) | H. pylori-Positive, No. (%) |
---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 238 (43.4) | 62 (26.1) |
Female | 310 (56.6) | 108 (34.8) |
Total | 548 (100) | 170 (31) |
Age | ||
< 35 | 211 (38.5) | 29 (5.3) |
35-44 | 145 (26.4) | 32 (5.8) |
> 45 | 192 (35.1) | 109 (19.8) |