The incidence of Overt UGIB vs. Occult GIB and Drug Use. P-values refer to trend with time
| 2007 | 2010 | 2012 | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incidence, per 105per annum | Overt UGIB | 140.1 | 106.8 | 88.0 | <0.001 |
| Occult GIB | 243.1 | 263.6 | 292.8 | <0.001 | |
| Prescriptions, per 103per annum | NSAIDs | 461.3 | 468.9 | 509.4 | 0.012 |
| ATT | 742.6 | 746.3 | 750.5 | 0.77 | |
| PPIs | 741.9 | 875.4 | 977.8 | <0.001 | |
| Iron therapy | 85.8 | 97.1 | 107.6 | <0.001 | |