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KMID : 0928320070070010060
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Korean Journal of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2007 Volume.7 No. 1 p.60 ~ p.67
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The relationship between reflux esophagitis, behavioral risk factors and Helicobacter pylori
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Ko Cae-Moo
Lee Sung-Hee
Park Hyun-Ah
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Abstract
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Background: Reflux esophagitis is characterized by the presence of esophageal mucosal injury or morphologic change resulted from gastro-esophageal reflux. This disease induces many discomforts which influence the quality of life. The prevalence of reflux esophagitis has been considered to be low in Korea, but recent studies suggested that it has been increasing. Life style modification and dietary habit will decrease the prevalence of reflux esophagitis. We intended to investigate risk factors of reflux esophagitis and to make use of the study results for patient education.
Methods: We examined 543 subjects who had undertaken gastrofiberscopy. A questionnaire about past medical history, smoking, alcohol, medication history and food habit was also obtained from February 2004 to June 2004. The grading of reflux esophagitis was based on the LA classification. The prevalence and risk factors with reflux esophagitis was investigated by retrospective manner.
Results: Central obesity and smoking are important risk factors for reflux esophagitis. The presence of H. pylori possibly has strong protective effect, but further investigation will be required.
Conclusions: Central obesity and smoking are important risk factors for reflux esophagitis. The presence of H. pylori possibly has strong protective effect, but further investigation will be required. (Korean J Health Promot Dis Prev 2007 ; 7(1) : 60-67)
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KEYWORD
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Reflux esophagitis, Dietary habit, Risk factor, H. pylori
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