Table 2 Characteristics of study subjects in relation to the presence of IM.
| Â | Total (%) | IM+ (%) | IM- (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Subjects | 374 | 128 | 246 |
Mean age ± SD (range) | 60.5 ± 7.8 | 62.9 ± 7.8 | 59.2 ± 7.5 |
Age 50-59 yrs | 190 (51) | 48 (38)* | 142 (58)* |
Age 60-69 yrs | 133 (36) | 55 (43) | 78 (32) |
Age ≥70 yrs | 51 (13) | 25 (19) | 26 (10) |
Male | 207 (55) | 72 (56) | 135 (55) |
Family history of GC | 66 (18) | 23 (18) | 43 (17) |
HP infection | 191 (51) | 84 (66)* | 107 (43)* |
Drinker | 66 (18) | 22 (17) | 46 (19) |
Smoker | 90 (24) | 30 (23) | 60 (24) |
Chronic gastritis | 290 (78) | 115 (90) | 175 (71) |
Atrophy gastritis | 194 (52) | 97 (76) | 97 (39) |
Dysplasia | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.8) | 0 |