Preliminary studies suggest a similar effect in patients with gastric ulcer.
Epidemiological studies have shown that infection with H Pylori 20 years previously is a high risk factor for cancer. However, studies investigating the eradication of H Pylori in functional dyspepsia have yielded conflicting results due to varying regimen and study method. Potentially, large health gains are achievable from an eradication programme. The main objective of the study is to assess whether a population-based eradication campaign for H pylori would be cost saving. To this end, data on resource consumption relating to H Pylori associated illnesses will be gathered as part of the trial.