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How many people suffer from acid reflux/gerd in the usa every year?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Fairly Common: It is fairly common. Most studies indicate GERD prevalence to be around 10-20% in the Western world and

Answered 2/17/2015

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