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Lifestyle Characteristics and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease : A Population-Based Study in Albania
Joint Authors
Çela, Lulzim
Burazeri, Genc
Muja, Herion
Toçi, Ervin
Roshi, Enver
Kraja, Bledar
Hoti, Kliti
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
We aimed to assess the prevalence and lifestyle correlates of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the adult population of Albania, a Mediterranean country in Southeast Europe which has experienced major behavioral changes in the past two decades.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study, conducted in 2012, included a population-representative sample of 845 individuals (≥18 years) residing in Tirana (345 men, mean age: 51.3±18.5; 500 women, mean age: 49.7±18.8; response rate: 84.5%).
Assessment of GERD was based on Montreal definition.
Covariates included socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and body mass index.
Logistic regression was used to assess the association of socioeconomic characteristics and lifestyle factors with GERD.
Results.
The overall prevalence of GERD was 11.9%.
There were no significant sex differences, but a higher prevalence among the older participants.
In fully adjusted models, there was a positive relationship of GERD with smoking, physical inactivity, fried food consumption, and obesity, but not so for alcohol intake and meat consumption.
Conclusion.
We obtained important evidence on the prevalence and lifestyle correlates of GERD in a Western Balkans' country.
Smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity were strong “predictors” of GERD in this population.
Findings from this study should be replicated in prospective studies in Albania and other transitional settings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Çela, Lulzim& Kraja, Bledar& Hoti, Kliti& Toçi, Ervin& Muja, Herion& Roshi, Enver…[et al.]. 2013. Lifestyle Characteristics and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease : A Population-Based Study in Albania. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Çela, Lulzim…[et al.]. Lifestyle Characteristics and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease : A Population-Based Study in Albania. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Çela, Lulzim& Kraja, Bledar& Hoti, Kliti& Toçi, Ervin& Muja, Herion& Roshi, Enver…[et al.]. Lifestyle Characteristics and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease : A Population-Based Study in Albania. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509599
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509599