Risk factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in the urban population of China: A nationwide, multi-center, cross-sectional study
Objectives: To assess the risk factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in the urban Chinese population.Methods: The study was conducted from March to November 2023, including 12,902 urban participants aged 18-60 years across 52 cities distributed over 26 provinces in China.Risk factors included socioeconomic status, lifestyles, and pu