Lifestyle Factors Associated With Erosive Esophagitis in Japanese Individuals With and Without Obesity Undergoing Health Checkups.

We found that factors associated with EE were different between obese and non-obese males. In obese males, avoiding going to bed within 2 h after dinner might contribute to preventing the occurrence of EE. In non-obese males, prevention of obesity, quitting smoking, and avoiding heavy alcohol consumption might be important for preventing the development of EE.