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Prevalence of gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease in Spain and associated factors

Julio Ponce, Onofre Vegazo, Belén Beltrán, José Moncada‐Jiménez, Javier Zapardiel, Dra. Paola Palomeque Calle, Josep M. Piqué

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2005 · 72 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

The prevalence of GERD among the Spanish population is 15%. Body mass index is the only risk factor significantly associated with GERD.

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