Risk factors:
H. pylori infection: A bacterium that lives in the stomach and can cause gastritis and ulcers, increasing the risk of cancer.
Smoking: Smoking is one of the main risk factors for stomach cancer.
Diet rich in salty, smoked and processed foods: These foods can increase the risk of developing the disease.
Family history of stomach cancer: People who have close relatives who have had the disease are at higher risk of developing the disease.
Obesity: Being overweight can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Excessive alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing the disease.
Autoimmune disease: Diseases such as pernicious anemia and autoimmune atrophic gastritis can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
When can gastritis turn into cancer?
Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, does not usually turn into cancer. However, certain types of gastritis, such as autoimmune atrophic gastritis, can increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.
