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Epidemiologic survey on gastroesophageal reflux disease in the population of Fujian province / 中华消化杂志
Chinese Journal of Digestion ; (12): 386-390, 2010.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-383497
ABSTRACT
Objective To assess the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) in the population of Fujian province, and to analyze the risk factors in relation to the disease. Methods A survey on GERD symptoms and its related factors was carried out in the population of Fuzhou city in Fujian province using a stratified random sampling method. According to reflux disease questionnaire (RDQ) score, the subjects were divided to GERD group with Sc≥ 12 and control group with Sc< 12.The risk factors related to GERD were compared between two groups. Results A total of 1347residents were investigated. The prevalence of GERD was 8.76 %, and male to female ratio wasincreased in population above 40 years of age (P<0.05). The incidence of GERD in subjects with different occupations was as follows the businessmen [17.91%(12/67)], retirees [13.48%(12/89)]and soldiers [2.94%(2/68)]. Symptoms including abdominal distension, belching, nausea, vomiting,dyspepsia were common in GERD group compared to control group (P < 0.01). Besides, the laryngitis, pharyngitis and mouth ulcer were common in GERD group compared to control group ( P<0.05). The risk factors of GERD were eating greasy (OR= 1.589) and sweetmeat (OR= 2.413),overeating (OR = 2.053), constipation (OR = 1.650), acridity food (OR = 1.366 ), coffee (OR =1.295), strong tea (OR= 1.362). Conclusions The prevalence of GERD is high in the population of Fujian province, and many factors are closely related to reflux.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Risk factors Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Digestion Year: 2010 Type: Article