Smoking, Alcohol, and Abdominal Obesity Increase Gastric Cancer Risk after Helicobacter pylori Eradication

Cancer Research and Treatment 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joo Hyun Lim, Cheol Min Shin, Kyungdo Han, Jin-Hyung Jung, Jinju Choi, Eun Hyo Jin, Seung Joo Kang, D. Lee
DOI: 10.4143/crt.2025.1200
Cited by: 1
References: 30

Abstract

Purpose: Helicobacter pylori is the single most important risk factor for gastric cancer (GC). However, H. pylori eradication (HPE) does not eliminate risk of GC. To clarify the association of lifestyle factors with GC risk after HPE. Materials and Methods: Using the Korean National Health Insurance Services (NHIS) database, adult individuals who claimed HPE between 2010 and 2016 were analyzed. The adjusted hazard ratios (aHR) for GC were analyzed according to the lifestyle status including smoking (never; light [

Fields of Study & Subjects

Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Cancer Research and Treatment
Publisher
Korean Cancer Association
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN