Cost-effectiveness of screening and treating Helicobacter pylori for gastric cancer prevention

Gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. A meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials concluded that Helicobacter pylori eradication reduces gastric cancer incidence by 35%. Current consensus is that H. pylori screening and treatment is cost-effective on...

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Main Authors: Lansdorp_Vogelaar, Iris, Sharp, L.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/49896