Ten-year observation of peptic ulceration at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital, Pretoria--1979-1988.
For the 10-year period 1979-1988, the incidence of endoscopically diagnosed peptic ulceration at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital was studied with particular reference to: type of ulcer; age, sex and place of residence of the patients; and patient's occupations. The incidence of peptic ulceration remained unchanged. In this area, gastric ulceration is a rare disease among black people. Early urbanisation had no influence on incidence but more patients from developing rural areas were seen as the study progressed. There was a peak incidence during August.
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Department of Medicine, Medical University of Southern Africa, Pretoria.
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D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000367:Age Factors; D044383:Black People; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology*