Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2008; 14(9): 1358-1364
Published online Mar 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1358
Table 4 The prevalence of dysphagia in relation to the frequency of heartburn
Heartburn (usually)Heartburn (sometimes)No heartburn
n = (Male/female)(327/680)(8769/18 984)(51 092/79 298)
Dysphagia (%)
Male33.3b15.7b3.3
Female39.1b19.5b4.6