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Friday, July 23, 2010

Overweight Youth at Increased Risk for Gastro-Reflux Disease

More children are developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)  because more children are overweight, according to a study from Kaiser Permanente health care system.

The study found that obese children have a 40  higher risk for the condition than average, and moderately overweight children increase their risk by 30.

Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, persistent cough, asthma, and inflammation of the larynx. A small percent of those who have the disease will develop cancer of the esophagus, which is currently increasing faster than any other kind of cancer.

 

Labels: health

Posted By: Aspen Education Group

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