This study aims to determine the regional prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection, bacterial strain differences, and the prevalence of gastric cancer in two provinces of Laos, a multi-ethnic country where these factors may vary by region and ethnicity. The study also evaluates whether H. pylori eradication therapy contributes to disease prevention. Residents aged 18 years or older in Luang Prabang Province and Champasak Province underwent stool antigen testing, and H. pylori-positive individuals received eradication therapy. High-risk participants aged ≥40 years underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for early detection of gastric cancer.
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Prevalence of H. pylori infection • Method: Stool antigen test • Time Frame: Baseline
Timeframe: Baseline