Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study subjects
| Gastric carcinoma | Gastric ulcer | Gastritis | Normal controls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects (n) | 24 | 24 | 48 | 32 |
| Age (mean ± SD) | 63.75 (11.46) | 59.33 (12.27) | 54.71 (12.14) | 39.78 (13.35) |
| Male | 14 | 17 | 24 | 6 |
| Female | 10 | 7 | 24 | 26 |
| Smokers (n) | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |