Major Risk factors for non-cardia gastric cancer | Major risk factors for cardia cancer |
Age | Age |
Helicobacter pylori+++ | Male |
Male | Tobacco smoking +/− Alcohol |
Race | Race |
Familial predisposition | Familial predisposition |
Tobacco smoking | Overweight +++ |
Overweight | ------ |
Nitrites and nitrosamines | ------ |
Salty and smoked food | Helicobacter pylori + |
Low consumption of fibers and vitamin C | ------- |
Previous gastrectomy | ------ |