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To assess the global prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms and identify associated demographic and lifestyle risk factors.

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Global prevalence of, and risk factors for, gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms: a meta-analysis

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To assess the global prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms and identify associated demographic and lifestyle risk factors.
Meta-analysis synthesizing international studies evaluating the prevalence and risk factors of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms.
Prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms varied markedly across countries, persisting despite the use of similar symptom definitions.
Prevalence was significantly higher in individuals aged 50 years or older, smokers, NSAID users, and individuals with obesity, though associations were modest.

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Meta-analysis shows substantial global variation in gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms with higher prevalence in older, smoking, and obese individuals, highlighting diverse regional burdens.

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Eusebi et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc4fd84f901957bec101af https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2016-313589

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Meta-analysis shows substantial global variation in gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms with higher prevalence in older, smoking, and obese individuals, highlighting diverse regional burdens.

Global prevalence of, and risk factors for, gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms: a meta-analysis

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Global prevalence of, and risk factors for, gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms: a meta-analysis

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