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Prevalence and risk factors of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms among adolescents, the HUNT study.
- Source :
- Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology; Jul2024, Vol. 59 Issue 7, p816-820, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is recognized by symptoms of heartburn and acid regurgitation. These gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms (GORS) are common in adults, but data from adolescents are sparse. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of GORS among adolescents in a large and unselected population. This study was based on the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), a longitudinal series of population-based health surveys conducted in Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway. This study included data from Young-HUNT4 performed in 2017–2019, where all inhabitants aged 13–19 years were invited and 8066 (76.0%) participated. The presence of GORS (any or frequent) during the past 12 months and tobacco smoking status were reported through self-administrated questionnaires, whereas body mass index (BMI) was objectively measured. Among 7620 participating adolescents reporting on the presence of GORS, the prevalence of any GORS and frequent GORS was 33.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 32.2 − 34.3%) and 3.6% (95% CI 3.2 − 4.0%), respectively. The risk of frequent GORS was lower among boys compared to girls (OR 0.61; 95% CI 0.46 − 0.79), higher in current smokers compared to never smokers (OR 1.80; 95% CI 1.10 − 2.93) and higher among obese compared to underweight/normal weight adolescents (OR 2.50; 95% CI 1.70 − 3.66). A considerable proportion of adolescents had GORS in this population-based study, particularly girls, tobacco smokers, and individuals with obesity, but frequent GORS was relatively uncommon. Measures to avoid tobacco smoking and obesity in adolescents may prevent GORS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HEARTBURN
TEENAGERS
SYMPTOMS
SMOKING
BODY mass index
ADOLESCENT smoking
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00365521
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178152177
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00365521.2024.2349646