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Date of Creation: July 09, 2025 17:30
Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) bacteria, which is responsible for 76 percent of gastric cancer cases worldwide, may take millions of lives if measures are not taken. Experts emphasize that infections caused by this bacteria are often secretly progressing with ordinary symptoms such as indigestion, bloating or nausea and can cause cancer with damage to stomach tissue.
International Cancer Research Agency (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO), 12 million stomach cancer cases due to Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) infection in the global population born between 2008-2017 announced. This means that H. Pylori can cause more than three quarters of stomach cancers.
How does H. Pylori get infected?
According to experts, H. Pylori is transmitted through contact with sick individuals, low hygiene conditions, dirty water and foods.
It is stated that 41 %of 6,500 stomach cancer cases diagnosed in the UK are caused by this bacteria. Research, H. Pylori carriers increased the risk of stomach cancer by 6 times; However, with antibiotic treatment, it shows that this risk can be largely reduced.
Global Solution: Scanning Programs are a must!
In a study published in Nature Medicine magazine, IARC scientists called on governments to invest more in screening tests in order to detect infected individuals and reach early treatment.
IARC Gastric Cancer Prevention Team leader and chief author of the study. Jin Young Park said in a statement:
“Health authorities should urgently implement H. Pylori screening and treatment programs. Early diagnostic strategies should be created with pilot projects.”
Within the scope of the study, the team examined the existing stomach cancer rates in 185 countries in 2022 and estimated the number of cases in the coming years. According to the calculations, if the necessary measures are not taken, millions of people may have stomach cancer due to H. Pylori.
In addition, researchers, effective screening programs in the event of the launch of stomach cancer cases can be prevented by 75 %at the global level.
H. Pylori -induced infections are decreasing in the UK
According to the British Cancer Research Center (Cruk) data, H. Pylori -induced infections in the UK is experiencing a decrease. In the last 10 years, stomach cancer cases have decreased by more than 25 %and this decrease is expected to continue. It is stated that more than half of the cases depends on preventive factors.
Dr. Cruk Health Information Manager Rachel Orritt said in a statement:
“H. Pylori is not a major concern in England. Stopping smoking, eating healthy, reducing alcohol and protecting the ideal weight Kanker more effective in reducing the risk. “
What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?
Experts warn that symptoms of stomach cancer should be taken into consideration.
The common symptoms of stomach cancer are as follows:
- Gastric burning
- Reflux
- Swallowing
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Excessive gas extraction
- Food quickly feeling of saturation while eating
These symptoms are different health It can also be caused by problems and can be seen in everyone. However, experts emphasize that if these complaints take more than 3 weeks, a doctor should be consulted.
Other important symptoms are:
- Loss of appetite
- Unintentionally losing weight
- Stomach pain
- Lump sensation on the upper part of the stomach
- Overstrain
H. Pylori stands out as one of the most common causes of stomach cancer around the world. However, this risk can be greatly reduced with early scanning and lifestyle changes.
What is the situation in the world?
According to the data, about 18 British and 83 Americans are diagnosed with stomach cancer every day.
While the disease leads to the death of more than 4,200 people in the UK every year, this number is recorded as about 11,000 in the US.
Experts, stomach cancer He says that only one in six patients diagnosed is still expected to be alive 10 years after diagnosis.
In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that every 92 men and one in every 170 women will have stomach cancer during their life.