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Abstract
402 subjects randomly selected from the total population of all males between the
ages of 50–54 yr in one Prague city district were chosen for a comprehensive epidemiologic
survey.
The collected data included information on history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and
65 independent parameters grouped in 4 categories; (a) cardiovascular variables (b)
respiratory tract and smoking habits, (c) ‘stress’ factors, and (d) physical and social
status. Multiple regression analyses showed no associations between peptic ulcer and
the variables in these four categories. When the population was analyzed by blood
pressure quartiles significant positive correlations were noted for ECG signs of ventricular
conduction defect, vital capacity, presence of bacteriuria, symptoms of headache,
intermittent claudication, night dyspnea, nervousness, and history of hematuria. The
possibility that subjects with high blood pressure and PUD have some unidentified
factor in common is suggested.
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Received in revised form:
December 4,
1972
Received:
July 24,
1972
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© 1973 Published by Elsevier Inc.