Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease: A general population-based study in Xi’an of Northwest China

Abstract

GERD is common in Xi'an's adult population with a mild or moderate degree. The etiology and pathogenesis of GERD are probably associated with FD, IBS, and some respiratory, laryngopharyngeal and odontostological diseases or symptoms. Some lifestyles, diseases and dietary factors are the risk factors of GERD.

Effect of Coffee on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

“…Epidemiological studies that examined the relationship between coffee and GERD Of the 15 epidemiological studies, only 5 studies concluded that GERD symptoms were associated with coffee intake (Table 1) (Bhatia et al, 2011;Lee et al, 2011;Somi et al, 2006;Wang et al, 2004;Castelo Vega et al, 2003). These included an Indian prospective,…”

“…Another cross-sectional study (Somi et al, 2006) also found drinking coffee was associated with higher prevalence of GERD symptoms. Wang et al (2004) and Castelo Vega et al (2003) found consumption of coffee was independently associated with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux (OR = 1.23; CI: 0.17 − 2.00 & OR = 4.39; CI: 1.72 − 11.65).…”

“…The abstracts of all these articles were reviewed and 15 were original epidemiological studies that evaluated the relationship between GERD and coffee (Pandeya et al, 2012;Bhatia et al, 2011;Lee et al, 2011;Friedenberg et al, 2010;Nasseri-Moghaddam, et al, 2008;Dore et al, 2008;El-Serag et al, 2007;Zheng et al, 2007;Somi et al, 2006;Moraes-Filho et al, 2005;Nilsson et al, 2004;Wang et al, 2004;Castelo Vega et al, 2003;Conio et al, 2002;Chang et al, 1997). These articles were reviewed decrease in the risk of reflux symptoms among people who drank more than seven cups of coffee per day compared with those who drank less than one cup (OR: 0.6; 95% CI: 0.4 − 0.7).…”

Psychological disorders and personality characteristics of with gastro-esophageal reflux disease

“…Several authors 8,21,[26][27][28] have demonstrated an association between alcohol consumption and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Our study too has shown that there was a significant association between prolonged consumption of alcohol and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.…”

Is alcohol consumption associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease?

“…The alcohol consumption was (294.2±73.4) g/week in the symptomatic group and (53.2±13.4) g/week in the asymptomatic group (Nozu and Komiyama, 2008). Chronic excessive alcohol abuse has also been shown to be associated with GERD (odds ratio (OR)=2.85, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.67-4.49) (Wang et al, 2004).…”