Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mohammad KarimianHassan NourmohammadiMajid SalamatiMohammad Reza Hafezi AhmadiFatemeh KazemiMilad Azami

Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2020)

The present meta-analysis provides comprehensive and useful information on the epidemiology of GERD in Iran for policy-makers and health care providers. This study showed a high prevalence of GERD in Iran. Therefore, effective measures on GERD-related factors such as lifestyle can be among the health policies of Iran.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
healthcare
public health
systematic review
mental health
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
health information
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
social media
health insurance
affordable care act