Journal article
Effect of Dyspepsia on Survival: A Longitudinal 10-Year Follow-Up Study
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Most chronic and recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in the community are caused by functional GI disorders, such as functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is not known, however, whether these conditions affect mortality. We present the results of a large community-based prospective study that examines this issue.
METHODS: This was a 10-year follow-up, conducted in 2004, of individuals recruited into a …
Authors
Ford AC; Forman D; Bailey AG; Axon ATR; Moayyedi P
Journal
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 107, No. 6,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
6 2012
DOI
10.1038/ajg.2012.69
ISSN
0002-9270