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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

H. pylori inhabits more than 50% of world's population, especially in developing countries. The prevalence of infection increases with age. The prevalence of H. pylori is higher in developing countries than that in developed countries. In the United States, H. pylori infection is a common disease that tends to affect African Americans, Hispanics, and the elderly compared to whites.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

  • H. pylori inhabits more than 50% of world's population especially in developing countries.[1]

Age

  • All age groups may develop H. pylori infection
  • The prevalence of infection increases with age.[2]
  • About 30%-50% of H.pylori infections are acquired during childhood which increases to 90% during adulthood in developing countries.[3]
  • H. pylori infection in developed countries is less common in children and reaches up to 60% with increasing age.[4]
  • In united states, 20% of adolescents are infected with H. pylori when compared to 90% in by 5 years of age in developing countries.[5]
  • Children differ from adults with respect to H. pylori infection in following terms of:[6][7]

Gender

  • Males are more commonly affected with H. pylori infection than females.[8]

Race

  • In United States, H. pylori infection is a common disease that tends to affect African Americans, Hispanics, and the elderly compared to Whites.[9]

Developing countries

  • The prevalence of H. pylori is higher in developing countries than that in developed countries.[10]
  • H.pylori infection is common in southern and eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Africa, most Asian countries, and aboriginal people in North America.[11][12]

Developed countries

  • The prevalence of H. pylori is declining in the United States.
  • It is estimated that 30%-40% of the US population is infected with H. pylori.[13][14]
  • In United states, approximately 25% of children between 6-19 years old are infected.[15]
  • The incidence rates are high in Japan, Columbia, Costa Rica and China, and comparatively low in the United States.

Helicobacter pylori Infection Globally

Prevalence of H. pylori infection globally[16]

Country Prevalence per 100,000
Children Adult
Africa Ethiopia 48,000 >95,000
Nigeria 82,000 91,000
Central America Gautemala 51,000 65,000
Mexico 43,000 90,000
North America Canada 7100 23,000
USA and Canada 30,000
South America Bolivia 54,000
Brazil 30,000 82,000
Chile 36,000 >70,000
Asia Bangladesh 60,000 >90,000
Hong Kong 13,000
India 22,000 >80,000
Japan >70,000
Siberia 30,000 85,000
South Korea 56,000 40,600
Sri Lanka 67,000 72,000
Taiwan 11,000 >50,000
Australia Australia 20,000
Europe Eastern 70,000
Albania 70700
Bulgaria 61,700
Czech Republic 42,000
Estonia 60,000
Germany 48,800
Iceland 36,000
Netherlands 12000
Serbia 36,400
Sweden 11,000
Switzerland 11,900
Middle East Egypt 50,000 90,000
Libya 50,000 94,000
Saudi Arabia 40,000 80,000
Turkey 64,000 80,000

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