MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 2,666 participants, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in the United States. The relationship between UHR and Hp infection was evaluated by multivariate logistic regression and sensitivity analysis to enhance the stability of the results. RESULTS: Among all individuals, 1,165 were Hp positive (43.7%) and 1,501 were Hp negative (56.3%). After adjustment, there was a positive correlation between UHR and Hp infection (OR = 1.15
95% CI 1.02-1.30
CONCLUSION: There is a positive correlation between the UHR and the development of Hp infection in our study. This non-invasive indicator can improve the ability to monitor Hp infection and may find alternative therapeutic intervention targets.