Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Korea and associated health‐care utilization: A national population‐based study

Abstract

The prevalence of GERD increased rapidly from 2005 to 2008. The rapid increase of PPI use reflects the real increase in the prevalence of GERD and demand for health care. Middle-aged people and women had a high frequency of GERD visits. Therefore, GERD might be a significant disease burden in Korea.

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