Prevalence and factors associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease in southern India: A community-based study.

Sudipta Dhar ChowdhuryGemlyn GeorgeKartik RamakrishnaBalamurugan RamadassSrinivasan PugazhendhiJohn MechenroL JeyaseelanBalakrishnan Siddartha Ramakrishna

Published in: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2019)

Symptomatic GERD was found in 8.2% of respondents in this representative southern Indian community, being more prevalent in urban residents, women, older, and obese individuals.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
adipose tissue
healthcare
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
community dwelling
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
bariatric surgery