<prompt> Which of the following is a risk factor for development of gastric Ca?Blood group ODuodenal ulcerIntestinal hyperplasiaIntestinal metaplasia  <response>: Intestinal metaplasia is associated with increased risk of gastric cancer. Other risk factors includes positive family history, diet high in nitrates, salt, fat, familial polyposis, gastric adenomas, hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Helicobacter pylori infection, atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, previous gastrectomy or gastrojejunostomy 10 y ago, tobacco use and Menetriers disease. Ref: Schwazs Principles of Surgery, 9th Edition, Chapter 26 