Risks, precipitants and clinical presentation of gastroesophageal reflux disease at the Kilimanjaro christian medical centre in Tanzania

oleh: Michael Bartholomew Mwandri, Julius Chacha Mwita, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas Magafu, Kajiru Gad Kilonzo, Sarah Japhet Urasa

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: The Pan African Medical Journal 2014-10-01

Deskripsi

INTRODUCTION: Risk factors and precipitants of gastroesophageal disease (GERD) differ widely in communities. We conducted an observational study to describe these risks, precipitants and clinical presentation of GERD patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Tanzania.