Table 1

Characteristics of asymptomatic subjects forming the cohort

H pylori positive (n=88)H pylori eradicated (n=81)
NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Sex (M/F)57/3156/25
Age (y) (mean (SD))47 (11)47 (12)
Alcohol use1715
Smokers69
Chronic NSAID intake00
RaceAll CaucasianAll Caucasian