The clinical analysis of 51 taxi drivers with peptic ulcer
Luo, W-wen.; Zhao, J.; Fu, Y-xian.; Ma, A-huo.
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 30(2): 131-132
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-9391 PMID: 22808548 Document Number: 660537
To explore the main pathogenic factor causing the peptic ulcer of taxi drivers, which provide the basis for its prevention. 98 taxi drivers were inspected by electronic endoscopy, according to the inspection all cases were divided into ulcers group and normal group. Then various factors were statuses by the logistic regression analysis according to the results of questionnaire. The prevalence of peptic ulcer of taxi drivers was 52.0%, and logistic regression analysis showed that dining time, taste spicy, meals temperature, smoking,alcohol, mental stress, HP infection and stomach health knowledge were statistically significant (P < 0.05), which would be the risk factors for peptic ulcer of taxi drivers. By emphasis on diet and lifestyle adjustments, stress regulation on the basis of eradication of HP infection will help the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer of the taxi driver.