Prevalence of gastric cancer in a large group of healthcare workers routinely exposed to Helicobacter pylori.
Secondary data analysis of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Endoscopic Disinfectant Survey was undertaken to answer the question, "What was the prevalence of gastric cancer among endoscopy personnel who were routinely exposed to Helicobacter pylori (HP) in their work environment?" This large sample of healthcare personnel (4,001) was occupationally exposed to both endoscopic disinfectants and HP. There is a known positive relationship between the prevalence of HP infection, gastritis, and gastric cancer. Results indicated that zero respondents reported gastric cancer in this sample.
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D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D015995:Prevalence; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000382:microbiology*