Risk Factors for Endoscopic Gastric Mucosal Lesions: Analysis of Lifestyle, Dietary, and Clinical Determinants in 361 Patients

Current smoking showed a trend toward increased severity of gastric lesions in this Romanian cohort, though not reaching statistical significance. NSAID use was the only significant independent predictor. The dose-response relationship between cumulative risk factors and the severity of lesions emphasizes the importance of comprehensive risk assessment and multi-factorial interventions in gastric disease prevention. However, as a cross-sectional study, these associations cannot establish causality and should be confirmed in prospective cohorts.