Obesity and estrogen as risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.

Volume: 290, Issue: 1, Pages: 66 - 72
Published: Jul 2, 2003
Abstract
ContextGastroesophageal reflux and obesity are both increasing in prevalence. The scientific evidence for an association between these conditions is sparse and contradictory. A difference between sexes concerning this relation has been proposed.ObjectiveTo evaluate the relation between body mass and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms and determine how this relation is influenced by female sex hormones.DesignPopulation-based, cross-sectional,...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity and estrogen as risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
Published Date
Jul 2, 2003
Journal
Volume
290
Issue
1
Pages
66 - 72
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