The briefing
A multinational study of 5,994 medical students in eight Middle East countries estimated GERD prevalence at 37.2%, with the highest rates among Egyptian and Saudi students. Age, male gender, and dietary factors were explored as associations, and the authors call for further research.
Original headline
Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and associated risk factors among medical students in the MENA region: a multinational cross-sectional study