Assessment of the Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease among The Saudi Population of Altaif City

Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 1

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Background: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ranks as one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Up to this date, no studies examined the level of health knowledge of Saudi population about GERD.

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(2018). Assessment of the Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease among The Saudi Population of Altaif City. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 70(1), 118-123. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-492321