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Aspirin and ulcers.

J M Duggan

    Agents and Actions. Supplements
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Regular aspirin use, particularly in A.P.C. powders, is linked to a 30-year epidemic of gastric ulcers in middle-aged Australian women. Aspirin inhibits prostaglandin synthetase, explaining this association.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • An epidemic of gastric ulcers has been observed in eastern Australia over the past 30 years, primarily affecting women.
    • This demographic now comprises middle-aged individuals who were young when the epidemic began.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between regular aspirin use and the development of chronic gastric ulcers.
    • To explore the potential mechanism behind this observed association.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of epidemiological data from eastern Australia.
    • Review of data from three separate studies conducted in America.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant association was confirmed between regular aspirin use and chronic gastric ulcer.

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  • The epidemic in Australia is strongly linked to the regular, non-medical use of aspirin, often in A.P.C. powders.

    • Conclusions:

    • Regular aspirin consumption is a significant risk factor for chronic gastric ulcers.
    • Aspirin's inhibition of prostaglandin synthetase provides a plausible biological explanation for gastric ulcer development.