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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2007; 13(41): 5486-5491
Published online Nov 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i41.5486
Table 2 Prevalence of GERD in relation to lifestyle of subjects in Shiraz, southern Iran (n = 1978)
Life style and dietary habitsGERD symptoms (%)
P value
PresentAbsent
PickleYes22.177.9< 0.001
No12.887.2
SaltNo15850.458
Yes16.383.7
Fried foodNo24760.005
Yes14.885.2
Fast foodNo15.784.30.518
Yes14.585.5
Fiber (fruit and vegetables)No30.269.8< 0.001
Yes14.685.4
CigaretteNo15.984.10.055
Yes10.889.2
Water pipeNo14.885.20.096
Yes18.781.3
TeaNo16.183.90.465
Yes14.985.1
CoffeeNo15.484.60.701
Yes12.987.1
Spirit with mealNo16.783.30.095
Yes1486
Water with mealNo17.682.40.063
Yes14.385.7
AlcoholNo9.790.30.205
Yes15.684.4
Feeding duration (min)< 1016.583.5
10-2014.585.50.519
> 2016.183.9
AspirinNo14.785.30.02
Yes2179
NSAIDs
No
14.5
85.5
0.067
Yes17.982.1