Comparison 3. H. pylori eradication vs control ‐ subgroup analysis according to use of vitamins or antioxidants.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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3.1 Incidence of gastric cancer according to use of vitamins or anti‐oxidants | 7 | 8323 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.61 [0.43, 0.87] |
3.1.1 Without antioxidants | 7 | 5986 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.69 [0.41, 1.14] |
3.1.2 With antioxidants | 2 | 2337 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.52 [0.31, 0.87] |