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Distribution of lesions detected in endoscopic examination by age
| Endoscopic Diagnosis | Age <50 (n=44), % | Age ≥50 (n=79), % |
|---|---|---|
| Erosive gastritis | 15 (34) | 20 (25.3) |
| Colon polyp | 0 (0) | 14 (17.7) |
| Gastric carcinoma | 2 (4.5) | 13 (16.4) |
| Diverticulosis | 0 (0) | 13 (16.4) |
| Colon Carcinoma | 0 (0) | 7 (8.8) |
| Hemorrhoids | 2 (4.5) | 4 (5) |
| Malabsorption | 6 (13.6) | 0 (0) |
| Celiac disease | 4 (9) | 0 (0) |
| Other reasons | 15 (34) | 8 (10.1) |
