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Helicobacter Pylori in children is strongly associated with poverty (2004)
Journal Article
Malcolm, C., MacKay, W. G., Shepherd, A., & Weaver, L. T. (2004). Helicobacter Pylori in children is strongly associated with poverty. Scottish Medical Journal, 49(4), 136-138. https://doi.org/10.1177/003693300404900406

Background and Aims: To examine the association between prevalence of H. pylori colonisation and social deprivation in a sample of children investigated in hospital. Methods: A retrospective review of the hospital records of all children (n = 626) wh... Read More about Helicobacter Pylori in children is strongly associated with poverty.

Childhood H. pylori: disappearing disease or chronic infection? (2004)
Journal Article
Shepherd, A., Malcolm, C., Mackay, W. G., & Weaver, L. T. (2004). Childhood H. pylori: disappearing disease or chronic infection?. British Journal of Community Nursing, 9(5), 201-205. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2004.9.5.12888

Helicobacter pylori is one of the commonest chronic bacterial infections worldwide. It is acquired during childhood and its persistence has implications for health in later life. In adults, it is the principle cause of duodenal ulcer disease and ther... Read More about Childhood H. pylori: disappearing disease or chronic infection?.