Gastro-esophageal reflux disease in northwestern Tabriz, Iran.
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em Inglês
| 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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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Asma
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Refluxo Gastroesofágico
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Sons Respiratórios
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Rouquidão
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Prevalência
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
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