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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2398-2401
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2398
Table 2 Changes in prevalence of peptic ulcer after ten years in Parma
Parma19922002P
n (%)n (%)
Population37793828
Total of ulcers588 (15.6)459 (12)< 0.001
Duodenal ulcer349 (9.2)236 (6.1)< 0.001
Gastric ulcer239 (6.3)223 (5.8)NS