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Heartburn epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]

Overview

Overview

Heartburn is a very prevalent symptom in general populations worldwide.

Epidemiology and demographics

Epidemiology and demographics

  • In 2013, the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was estimated to be:
    • 18,100–27,800 cases per 100,000 individuals in North America,
    • 8,800–25,900 cases per 100,000 individuals in Europe,
    • 2,500–7,800 cases per 100,000 individuals in East Asia,
    • 8,700–33,100 cases per 100,000 individuals in the Middle East,
    • 11,600 cases per 100,000 individuals in Australia,
    • 23,000 cases per 100,000 individuals in South America.[1]
References

References

  1. 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.

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