Table 1 Demographics characteristics of the 184 patients according to the presence or absence of H. pylori infection
Demographic variables | H. pylori-negative patients, n (%) | H. pylori-positive patients, n (%) | Total patients, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 99 (53.8) | 85 (46.2) | 184 (100) |
Men | 41 (41.4) | 32 (37.6) | 73 (39.1) |
Women | 58 (58.6) | 53 (62.3) | 111(51.6) |
Age range, years (median) | 24 to 74 (48.87) | 17 to 73 (50.1) | 17 to 74 (49.72) |