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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2009; 15(23): 2839-2854
Published online Jun 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2839
Table 1 Estimated H pylori infection prevalence globally (reproduced with kind permission of World Gastroenterology Organisation)
Country/regionEstimated prevalence of H pylori infection (%)
Mexico, Central/South America70-90
Africa70-90
Asia50-80
Eastern Europe70
Western Europe50-30
United States and Canada30
Australia20