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Print: Who gets Barrett's esophagus?
People who have had GERD for a long time have a higher risk of getting Barrett's esophagus. This problem is much more common in white and Hispanic men. Smokers and people who are obese also have a higher risk. Barrett's esophagus is more common in people older than 50 years of age. Most people who have Barrett's esophagus are diagnosed after age 60.
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Barrett's Esophagus by MD Shalauta, M.D., and R Saad, M.D. (American Family Physician May 01, 2004, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040501/2113.html)
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Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 01/05
