Research of the eradication of Helicobacter pylori to prevent gastric cancer

Gastric cancer (GC) is primarily caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Approximately 50% of Chinese people have H. pylori, and H. pylori is responsible for 90% of stomach cancer cases. Thus far, the best method of preventing the development of stomach cancer is the inhibition of H. pylori. The incidence and fatality rates of stomach cancer can be considerably reduced by population-based H. pylori eradication.