Which Statements Are True Regarding Chronic Gastritis? (Select All That

Which statements are true regarding chronic gastritis? (Select all that apply.)

A) Chronic gastritis tends to occur in older adults.
B) It causes thinning and degeneration of the stomach wall.
C) Chronic gastritis results in chronic inflammation and mucosal atrophy.
D) Mucosal atrophy is a common outcome of chronic gastritis.
E) Epithelial metaplasia is often observed with chronic gastritis.