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Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) between 1998 and 2005. Overall, there was a significant increase in hospitalizations for all age groups due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Highlights of the 11-page report include:
Infants and children:
o Hospitalizations for infants with GERD under the age of two years of age increased by 42%
o Hospitalizations for children with GERD...
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