Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms： Prevalence, sociodemographics and treatment patterns in the adult lsraeli population

• Published in: 世界胃肠病学杂志：英文版 2011, Vol.17 (10), p.1332-1335
• Main Author: Menachem Moshkowitz Noya Horowitz Zamir Halpern Erwin Santo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: 人口; 反流; 患病率; 成人; 治疗; 症状; 胃; 食管
• ISSN: 1007-9327; 2219-2840

AIM： To evaluate the prevalence and sociodemographics of gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） symptoms and to identify treatment patterns among GERD patients. METHODS： A telephone survey of a representative sample of the adult Israeli population was conducted. The questionnaire included detailed sociodemographics, history of GERD symptoms and the various treatments used. RESULTS： The survey included 2027 subjects. Twice weekly, once weekly and monthly GEP, D symptoms were reported by 8.4%, 12.5% and 21.5% of subjects, respectively. There was no difference in prevalence between men and woman; however, GERD symptoms were significantly more prevalent within the older age group and lower socioeconomic status. Among those reporting weekly symptoms, a quarter did not use any kind of therapy and another quarter used various traditional remedies （e.g. soda, milk, almonds, etc.）. Antacids were used by 35.1%, H2 blockers by 13.2% and PPIs by 17.5%. CONCLUSION： We found that 12.5% of the adult Israeli population experience weekly GERD symptoms. GERD prevalence and sociodemographics are similar to those described in other Western countries, and treatment is still suboptimal.