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Socioeconomic factors in Helicobacter pylori infection among Danish adults

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  • Rosenstock, S.J.
  • Andersen, L.P.
  • Rosenstock, C.V.
  • Bonnevie, O.
  • Jørgensen, T.

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Objectives. This study examined the relationship between housing conditions, educational level, occupational factors, and serologically diagnosed acute and chronic Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods. Immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M serum antibodies against H. pylori were measured in 3589 Danish adults who participated in a population study. Results. Low socioeconomic status (odds ratio [OR] = 2.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.7, 3.0), short duration of schooling (OR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.3, 2.5), lack of training/education (OR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.2, 1.7]), unskilled work (OR = 1.7, 95% CI = 1.2, 2.5), and high work-related energy expenditure (OR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.1, 1.9) increased the likelihood of chronic H. pylori infection. Infection was frequent in people who had rived abroad. Increased levels solely of immunoglobulin M antibodies were found more often in people who were divorced (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.2, 4.4) or unmarried (OR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.1, 3.8) or who worked long hours (OR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.1, 4.0). Conclusions. Educational and occupational factors relate to the likelihood of chronic H. pylori infection in adults. The rate of acute infection is high in single individuals.

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  • Rosenstock, S.J. & Andersen, L.P. & Rosenstock, C.V. & Bonnevie, O. & Jørgensen, T., 1996. "Socioeconomic factors in Helicobacter pylori infection among Danish adults," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 86(11), pages 1539-1544.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1996:86:11:1539-1544_1
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    1. Meier, Helen C.S. & Haan, Mary N. & Mendes de Leon, Carlos F. & Simanek, Amanda M. & Dowd, Jennifer B. & Aiello, Allison E., 2016. "Early life socioeconomic position and immune response to persistent infections among elderly Latinos," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 166(C), pages 77-85.

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