Helicobacter pylori infection increases the risk of dyslipidemia in Chinese non-obese and non-diabetic population from the perspective of age category: a retrospective cross-sectional study

H. pylori infection is associated with dyslipidemia in non-obese and non-diabetic people, especially those aged 30-59. In men aged 40-49, H. pylori positivity was more strongly related to elevated TC and LDL-c, highlighting the importance of routine H. pylori screening in this age group.