ArticleRisk management and healthcare policy2021
Assessing the Frequency and Risk Factors Associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Southern Punjab, Pakistan.
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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
- Gaps in awareness and clinical practices regarding GERD among healthcare physicians in Pakistan.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Susceptibility of Bangladeshi University Students to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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- The Relationship between Dietary Habits and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Two-sample Mendelian Randomization Study.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Article
- Assessment of gastroesophageal reflux disease signs, symptoms, and food behaviors concerning mental health in Herat, Afghanistan: A descriptive study.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among college students at a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Challenges and Considerations in Assessing GERD: A Critical Review of a Study in Southern Punjab, Pakistan [Letter].Risk management and healthcare policy · 2024Article
- Analysis of attitudes and practices toward gastroesophageal reflux disease among the general population of Pakistan.Future science OA · 2024Article
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- Akram's lifestyle: An effective remedy for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
- Non-Pharmacological approach for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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13 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
purposeGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with modifiable risk factors and it is associated with considerable health and economic burden. The current study was conducted to assess the frequency and risk factors related to GERD in the previously unstudied population of Southern Punjab, Pakistan.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted for assessing the frequency and risk factors of GERD by using a self-administered questionnaire. The gastroesophageal reflux disease questionnaire (GerdQ) was utilized to detect the presence of the disease.
resultsThe study included 308 participants; among them, 55.2% were female and 44.8% were male. The participants diagnosed with GERD (GerdQ score ≥8) were 26.6%. The various risk factors like higher BMI, past disease and smoking history, frequent use of NSAIDs, soft drinks, pickles, and spicy foods were significantly associated with GERD.
conclusionThe present study showed that GERD is prevalent in Southern Punjab and is associated with various modifiable risk factors. The ascendance of GERD can be prevented by public health education and awareness campaigns.
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