The first helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat population-based study in young adults in europe

Background Most gastric cancer cases are attributable to chronic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and can theoretically be prevented. Objective In the EUROHELICAN project, we aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and adverse events of a Helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat program in the 30–34-year age group for the first time in Europe. Design The study was conducted in the Community Healthcare Center dr. Adolf Drolc Maribor, following the methodology prepared by the National Institute of Public Health. We invited asymptomatic individuals aged 30–34 to be tested for H. pylori IgG antibodies

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DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)
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2026-02-26
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Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
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The first helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat population-based study in young adults in europe

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DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)
Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
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The first helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat population-based study in young adults in europe

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Background Most gastric cancer cases are attributable to chronic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and can theoretically be prevented. Objective In the EUROHELICAN project, we aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and adverse events of a Helicobacter pylori screen-and-treat program in the 30–34-year age group for the first time in Europe. Design The study was conducted in the Community Healthcare Center dr. Adolf Drolc Maribor, following the methodology prepared by the National Institute of Public Health. We invited asymptomatic individuals aged 30–34 to be tested for H. pylori IgG antibodies

DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)
Zdravstveni dom dr. Adolfa Drolca Maribor (SI), National Institute of Public Health (SI), University Clinical Centre Maribor (SI), Rogaška Medical Centre (SI), Centre international de recherche sur le cancer (FR)
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