A recent study using data from an internet survey concluded that there was a correlation between obesity and GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. This survey involved 18,000 adults, of whom 2,805 responded.
An increase in body mass index was associated with the occurrence of both heartburn and acid reflux.
Although the number of responses to this survey was limited, the presenters said that this information may help clinicians in identifying patients at high risk of developing GERD, and aid in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with GERD.
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