Gastro-esophageal reflux disease in northwestern Tabriz, Iran.
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Dans Anglais
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| 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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Asthme
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Sujet âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
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Troubles de la déglutition
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Reflux gastro-oesophagien
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Bruits respiratoires
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Enrouement
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Prévalence
Type d'étude:
Essai clinique contrôlé
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Année:
2003
Type:
Article
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