Gastro-esophageal reflux disease in northwestern Tabriz, Iran.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-64635
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diagnosed based on the presence of frequent heartburn, in the general population in northwest area of Tabriz, Iran.METHODS:
In this cross-sectional study performed during May 2000. 4207 persons were chosen by systematic randomized sampling from a total population of approximately 230,000 persons. Heartburn occurring at least thrice in the recent two weeks was taken as evidence of GERD. Symptoms were correlated with the individual's diet.RESULTS:
The prevalence of GERD was 2.7%. In 80% of them, specific types of food aggravated heartburn. Waterbrash (42.8%) was the most common associated symptom.CONCLUSION:
The prevalence of GERD in Tabriz is less than that reported from Western countries but is similar to that in other Asian countries.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Asthma
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Deglutition Disorders
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Respiratory Sounds
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Hoarseness
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Prevalence
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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