Significance of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Gastric Cancer: Implications for Screening

Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of premature mortality. Methods for diagnosing and treating this infection are now simple and reliable. A screening program to eradicate H. pylori is relatively straightforward to implement and is financially viable. This strategy initially involves a large capital outlay, however, and cannot be recommended until it is proven that H. pylori eradication reduces gastric cancer risk. It is also …