Gastroesophageal reflux disease in a typical African population: a symptom-based multicenter study

Gastroesophageal reflux disease in a typical African population: a symptom-based multicenter study

Abstract Background The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Africa is not known but is believed to be increasing because of demographic and epidemiologic transition. The main objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and risk factors of GERD, and its degree of ove...

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Main Authors: Sylvester Chuks Nwokediuko, Olusegun Adekanle, Adegboyega Akere, Abdulfatai Olokoba, Chiedozie Anyanechi, Sabo Mustapha Umar, Abubakar Maiyaki, Uchenna Ijoma, Olive Obienu, Augustine Uhunmwangho, Dennis Ndububa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
GERD
Nigeria
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01261-8

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