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Screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for gastric cancer prevention: Taipei Global Consensus II

Jyh-Ming Liou , Peter Malfertheiner , Tzu-Chan Hong , et al. Gut. 2025 Oct 8;74(11):1767-1791

Eradication of H pylori, the primary cause of gastric cancer, reduces the risk of gastric cancer across all age groups, with the greatest risk reduction before the onset of premalignant conditions. H pylori eradication also promotes ulcer healing, prevents ulcer recurrence and reduces the risk of NSAID/aspirin related ulcers. H pylori transmission primarily occurs within families, making family-based approaches promising for reducing spread and improving treatment outcomes. H pylori screening should prioritize high risk populations.  H pylori eradication is an effective prevention strategy for gastric cancer that should be offered to all infected adult individuals.

15 Apr, 2026