2011
DOI: 10.1007/s12664-011-0108-6
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Shedding light on the epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in India—a big step forward

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“…3,4 However, in Asia, GORD prevalence has been found to be as low as 2.3%, whereas a study conducted in India estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 16-18%, which is analogous to Western countries. 5,6 Limited studies have been conducted on the prevalence of GORD in Africa, although a Nigerian study estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 23%. 7,8 GORD has proven to have a substantial burden on public health strategies as its treatment is costly and symptoms can affect the quality of life of patients.…”
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“…3,4 However, in Asia, GORD prevalence has been found to be as low as 2.3%, whereas a study conducted in India estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 16-18%, which is analogous to Western countries. 5,6 Limited studies have been conducted on the prevalence of GORD in Africa, although a Nigerian study estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 23%. 7,8 GORD has proven to have a substantial burden on public health strategies as its treatment is costly and symptoms can affect the quality of life of patients.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Western countries, the prevalence of GORD and its associated symptoms is 10–20% . However, in Asia, GORD prevalence has been found to be as low as 2.3%, whereas a study conducted in India estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 16–18%, which is analogous to Western countries . Limited studies have been conducted on the prevalence of GORD in Africa, although a Nigerian study estimated the prevalence of GORD to be 23% …”
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“…9 GERD affects quality of life of patients, reduces their functional activity, increases the economic burden and predisposes them to more serious conditions as in Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma which is difficult to treat eventually. [10][11][12][13] There are many factors whichare thought to be associated with GERD symptoms, including dietary factors, alcohol consumption, smoking, the intake of NSAIDs and sleeping position. 14 Various studies indicate that increased body mass index (BMI) is also a risk factor for GERD.…”
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“…Currently, therapy is essentially aimed at decreasing gastric acid and the most common drugs used are H 2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 4,5 Currently, PPIs (omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole and esomeprazole) are widely used for the treatment of APDs and have short half-lives which range from 1 to 1.5 hours. All 5 PPIs are effective and safe; however, there are differences in PPI pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics profiles that might influence their clinical utility.…”
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confidence: 99%