Table 1:
Estimated Prevalence of Intestinal Metaplasia and Incidence of Gastric Cancer in Racial/Ethnic Groups in the United States
| Racial/Ethnic Group | Prevalence of IM | Incidence of GC | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic Whites | 7-9% | 6-8 per 100,000 | 4, 21, 52, 54 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 21% | 11 per 100,000 | 4, 21, 55 |
| Hispanics | 12-30% | 11 per 100,000 | 4, 21, 54, 55 |
| Chinese | 26% | 15 per 100,000 | 51, 54 |
| Koreans | 40% | 45 per 100,000 | 51, 54 |
IM,intestinal metaplasia; GC,gastric cancer.