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Title
Obesity is an independent risk factor for GERD symptoms and erosive esophagitis.
Authors
El-Serag, Hashem B; Graham, David Y; Satia, Jessie A; Rabeneck, Linda
Abstract
An association between obesity and GERD symptoms has been reported; however, study results have been inconsistent and it is not known whether an association persists after adjusting for other known GERD risk factors.
Publication
The American journal of gastroenterology, 2005, Vol 100, Issue 6, p1243