Prevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease among adults attending primary healthcare in Bahrain

The prevalence of GERD was 41.5%, which is higher than in the Middle East, East Asia and Western countries. Many modifiable risk factors where associate with it which deserves the conduction of national prevention programs and educational campaigns to prevent this disease and its complications. Further studies are needed to assess other risk factors and the effect of GERD on the overall health status and quality of life.