ArticleObesity research & clinical practice2010
Prevalence and risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease in an impoverished minority population.
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- Association between body mass index at different levels and risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review with dose-response meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Coffee on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract: A Narrative Review and Literature Update.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Dietary Intake in Relation to the Risk of Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review.Preventive nutrition and food science · 2021Review
- Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Related to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2021Review
- Review of Clinical Spectrum of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in a General Population; A Study from South-East Iran.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2016Article
- Is gastroesophageal reflux disease in south Indian population influenced by waist hip ratio and body mass index?Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2015Article
- Population-based assessment of heartburn in urban Black Americans.Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus · 2013Article
- GERD in Minority Populations.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2011Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsAn epidemiological link between an increased body mass index and complaints of typical heartburn symptoms has been identified. It appears that increasing waist circumference, rather than overall weight is most important. Studies to date have not included minority, impoverished communities. Our aim was to determine the impact of obesity on the prevalence of reflux disease in an impoverished community while controlling for known confounders.
methodsDESIGN Cross-sectional survey delivered by in-home interviews, convenience sampling, and targeted mailing. Data queried include demographics, medical history, lifestyle habits, and symptoms of reflux disease. Height, weight, hip and waist circumference measured in participating subjects.
participants503 subjects living in the zip code immediately surrounding Temple University Hospital. Included only adults living in the hospital's zip code for at least 3 years.
resultsThe highest quartile of waist circumference (≥42 in.) demonstrated a strong association with GERD (AOR = 2.15; 95% CI 1.18-3.90). Smoking increased the odds by 1.72 (95% CI 1.13-2.62). There was no relationship between body mass index, waist-hip ratio, or diet and reflux classification.
conclusionsIncreasing waist circumference, but not overall body mass index or waist-hip ratio, and smoking are risk factors for prevalent GERD. No association between reflux disease and lifestyle choices such as coffee drinking and fast food dining were found. LIMITATIONS: Potential for recall bias and disease misclassification. Possible methodological errors in self-measurement of waist and hip circumference.
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