A case-control family study of gastric cancer in Henan province / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the risk factors of gastric cancer in the rural area of Henan province.@*METHODS@#Three hundred and twenty-five families with gastric cancer and 325 control families (1010 persons in each group) were selected among the rural residents in 4 counties of Henan province. Totally 2020 people were surveyed and assessed using population-based case-control family study.@*RESULTS@#Gastric cancer was related to stomach upset, irregular dietary, hobby for salty taste, residual food, and history of mental stimulus.@*CONCLUSION@#Stomach upset, irregular dietary, hobby for salty taste, residual food, and history of mental stimulus are the risk factors of gastric cancer.