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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Disaster Medicine

    Context:

    • Peptic ulcers are often linked to H. pylori infection and NSAID use.
    • Previous reports suggest a correlation between large-scale disasters/war and increased peptic ulcer incidence.
    • The independent role of severe psychological stress in peptic ulcer development remained unclear in humans.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate if severe psychological stress, independent of major causes, can induce peptic ulcers.
    • To identify risk factors for peptic ulcer bleeding in disaster survivors.

    Summary:

    • Following the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake, a significant increase in peptic ulcer patients was observed in affected areas.
    • Findings suggest that disaster-related psychological stress can independently trigger peptic ulcers.
    • Individuals in refugee shelters post-disaster, particularly those using anti-thrombotic agents, are identified as a high-risk group for peptic ulcer bleeding.

    Impact:

    • Highlights psychological stress as a potential independent risk factor for peptic ulcers.
    • Identifies disaster refugee shelter populations as a vulnerable group requiring targeted medical attention.
    • Informs public health strategies for managing gastrointestinal health in disaster-affected populations.