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Gastroesophageal reflux disease epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The prevalence of GERD in USA and Europe ranges from 10,000 to 20,000 per 100,000 people. The incidence of GERD increases with age especially above 40 years.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
- In the USA and Europe, the prevalence of GERD ranges from low of 10,000 per 100,000 persons to high of 20,000 per 100,000 people. [1]
- In Asia, the prevalence of GERD is 5,000 per 100,000 people.
Incidence
- In the USA, the incidence of GERD is 5,400 per 100,000 persons.
- In Europe, the incidence of GERD is 840 per 100,000 persons.
Age
- The prevalence of GERD increases with age.
- GERD affects all age groups but it affects more the people older than 40 years.
Gender
- Men and women are affected equally by GERD.
Race
- There is no racial predilection for GERD.
References
References
- ↑ El-Serag HB, Sweet S, Winchester CC, Dent J (2014). “Update on the epidemiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review”. Gut. 63 (6): 871–80. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2012-304269. PMC 4046948. PMID 23853213.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]