Prevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in a rural Indian population.

Uday C GhoshalUday C GhoshalSushmita Rai

Published in: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2021)

In this rural Indian population, 10.7% had GERD and predominant rice eating, tobacco chewing, and carbonated soft drink intake were the risk factors. Psychological comorbidities were common.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
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