What Is Barrett's Esophagus?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
2. Epidemiology
Barrett’s esophagus most commonly occurs in patients aged 55 to 65 years old. It occurs more commonly among males compared to females with Caucasian males making up more than 80% of cases. There are also some studies that show that there is a higher prevalence of the disease among those with obesity, alcohol intake, and smoking.
The prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus varies and ranges from 0.9% to 10% of the general adult population.
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