Table 1

 Demographic data of responders

Number (%) of individuals
Female2179 (56)
H pylori positive1048 (27)
Married3621 (93)
Smokers843 (22)
Alcohol drinkers3536 (91)
Coffee drinkers3336 (86)
Caucasian3757 (97)
Social class
    I and II1500 (39)
    III1640 (42)
    IV and V391 (10)
Body mass index
    Normal1547 (40)
    Overweight1448 (37)
    Obese776 (20)