Journal: Scientific reports
This study analyzed the distribution and co-prevalence of 11 modifiable gastric cancer risk factors and their association with gastric health in 12,071 adults aged 40-69 from Yangzhong City.
The risk factors included lifestyle and dietary habits such as:
- Smoking
- Drinking
- Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake
- Red meat consumption
- Pickled and fried foods
- Irregular diet
- Leftover food consumption
- Eating speed
- High salt intake
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Nearly 98% of participants had multiple risk factors, with inadequate fruit and vegetable intake being the most common.
The risk factors often co-occurred, and a higher number of these factors was significantly associated with increased odds of gastric disease.
The findings underscore the need for comprehensive public health interventions focused on:
- Awareness
- Risk identification
- Tailored preventive strategies during screening
These measures aim to improve gastric health.