Evidence Review
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World J Virol. Sep 25, 2021; 10(5): 209-216
Published online Sep 25, 2021. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v10.i5.209
Human papillomavirus infection and gastric cancer risk: A meta-epidemiological review
Jong-Myon Bae
Jong-Myon Bae, Department of Preventive Medicine, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju-si 63243, Jeju Province, South Korea
Author contributions: Bae JM performed the literature review, conducted the statistical analysis, and wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Jong-Myon Bae, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Jeju National University College of Medicine, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju-si 63243, Jeju Province, South Korea. jmbae@jejunu.ac.kr
Received: February 16, 2021
Peer-review started: February 16, 2021
First decision: March 17, 2021
Revised: March 26, 2021
Accepted: July 22, 2021
Article in press: July 22, 2021
Published online: September 25, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Chinese studies showed that human papillomavirus infections increased the risk of gastric cancer; however, non-Chinese studies showed no statistical significance. Therefore, the deduced evidence is currently inadequate to conclude that human papillomavirus infection is associated with gastric cancer risk.