Lifestyle Factors Associated With Erosive Esophagitis in Japanese Individuals With and Without Obesity Undergoing Health Checkups
Seiji Shiota,
Aika Shibata,
Noboru Horinouchi
et al.
Abstract:Background: Several lifestyle factors have been reported to be associated with erosive esophagitis (EE). Many studies examined the associated factors for EE independent of obesity. However, lifestyle factors associated with EE might differ depending on sex or the presence of obesity. This study thus aimed to investigate the lifestyle risk factors for EE stratified by obesity and sex. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Japanese people who underwent an annual health checkup at the Oita Health … Show more
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