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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening uptake and associated factors in East Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 06 Jul 2026, 00:00

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening uptake and associated factors in East Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening: an insightful systematic review and meta-analysis examining participation patterns and associated determinants across regional studies.

Key Takeaways
  • Pooled uptake of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening was 38% overall
  • Higher education was associated with higher uptake (OR = 1.53)
  • History of upper gastrointestinal disease nearly doubled screening odds (OR = 1.94)
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