Sex Differences in the Relation between Waist Circumference within the Normal Range and Development of Reflux Esophagitis

Sex Differences in the Relation between Waist Circumference within the Normal Range and Development of Reflux Esophagitis

We examined the association of abdominal obesity and waist circumference within normal range with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, separately in men and women. This cohort study involved 142,679 Korean adults without reflux esophagitis, who underwent upper endoscopy at baseline and during follow...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hyo-Joon Yang, Yoosoo Chang, Soo-Kyung Park, Yoon Suk Jung, Jung Ho Park, Dong Il Park, Seungho Ryu, Chong Il Sohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
abdominal obesity
waist circumference
cohort studies
gastroesophageal reflux
esophagitis
peptic
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/1/67

Internet

http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/1/67

Similar Items