Screening and Preponderance of Peptic Ulcer and its Contributing Risk Factors Among Basrah City Residents in Iraq.

Background: With the recent widespread use of over-the-counter drugs, there has been a noticeable increase in the occurrence of gastrointestinal discomfort and peptic ulcer disease. However, peptic ulcer is a highly complex disorder resulting from an imbalance between gastric destructive and protective factors.

Objective: To identify the risk factors of peptic ulcer disease.