Sodium intake and Helicobacter pylori infection in the early stages of life

Introduction Helicobacter pylori infection is mainly acquired during childhood and is associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer. High amounts of sodium intake can lead to the onset of pre-malignant lesions contributing to the process of carcinogenesis, and potentiate the effect...

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Main Author: Monteiro, C (author)
Other Authors: Costa, AR (author), Peleteiro, B (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10216/114919
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/114919