The associations of daily steps and body mass index with incident gastroesophageal reflux disease in older adults

The associations of daily steps and body mass index with incident gastroesophageal reflux disease in older adults

BackgroundHigh body mass index (BMI) is a major risk factor of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a prevalent morbidity of older adulthood linked to lower quality of life and an increased risk of esophageal cancers. Daily stepping behavior, the most common physical activity of older adulthood,...

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Main Authors: Joey M. Saavedra, Elizabeth C. Lefferts, Bong Kil Song, Duck-chul Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
daily steps
body mass index
gastroesophageal reflux disease
older adults
epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1384845/full

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