No Associations Between Regular Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Population-Based Cohort of 0.44 Million Participants

Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Nov 1;116(11):2286-2291. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001377.

Abstract

Introduction: The association between proton pump inhibitors' (PPIs) use and mortality remains unclear.

Methods: This was a prospective analysis of 440,840 UK residents and 13,154 deaths. We evaluated the associations with multivariate Cox regression.

Results: After adjusting for confounders, such as over health status and longstanding diseases, the regular use of PPIs was not associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and mortality due to neoplasms, circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, digestive system diseases, external causes, and other causes.

Discussion: Regular use of PPIs was not associated with an increased risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cause of Death*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors