From: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in a typical African population: a symptom-based multicenter study
Region | Prevalence (%) | Count | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
North Central (NC) | 6.2 | 31 | 502 |
North East (NE) | 9.8 | 98 | 999 |
South East (SE) | 7.9 | 74 | 934 |
South West (SW) | 6.1 | 66 | 1085 |
Northern Nigeria (NC + NE) | 8.6 | 129 | 1501 |
Southern Nigeria (SE + SW) | 6.9 | 140 | 2019 |
Nationwide | 7.6 | 269 | 3520 |