The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastric Polyp in Asymptomatic Patients Receiving Health Examination
Joint Authors
Wang, Fu-Wei
Young, Su-Chi
Chen, Ru-Yih
Chen, Yan-Hua
Lin, Kung-Hung
Yu, Hsien-Chung
Hsu, Ping-I
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
To determine the risk factors and prevalence of asymptomatic gastric polyps in the general population of Taiwan.
Methods.
Consecutive asymptomatic individuals completing a health examination during October 2015–March 2016 were enrolled in the study and subjected to upper GI endoscopy.
Their demographic data and medical history were collected, and the prevalence of gastric polyps was calculated.
The risk factors of gastric polyps were identified by analyzing these data through univariate and multivariate logistic regression.
Results.
Gastric polyp prevalence in the study population was 29.8%.
Age range of 45–60 years, current smoking, and lack of regular exercise were found to be significantly associated with gastric polyps, whereas age range of 45–60 years (relative risk [RR], 1.59; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06–2.40) and current smoking (RR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.04–2.55) were found to be independent predictors for gastric polyps.
Conclusions.
In Taiwan, asymptomatic gastric polyps have a prevalence of 29.8%.
Age range of 45–60 years and current smoking may increase the risk of asymptomatic gastric polyps.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Fu-Wei& Young, Su-Chi& Chen, Ru-Yih& Lin, Kung-Hung& Chen, Yan-Hua& Hsu, Ping-I…[et al.]. 2018. The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastric Polyp in Asymptomatic Patients Receiving Health Examination. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Fu-Wei…[et al.]. The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastric Polyp in Asymptomatic Patients Receiving Health Examination. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Fu-Wei& Young, Su-Chi& Chen, Ru-Yih& Lin, Kung-Hung& Chen, Yan-Hua& Hsu, Ping-I…[et al.]. The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastric Polyp in Asymptomatic Patients Receiving Health Examination. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165963
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165963