TABLE 1.
Demographic data
| Characteristic | Total (n = 371) | Not on PPI a (n = 282) | On PPI (n = 89) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD b ) | ||||
| Age | 50.4 (15.4) | 49.0 (16.1) | 54.9 (12.2) | P = .0016 |
| n (%) | ||||
| Male | 87 (23.5) | 60 (21.3) | 27 (30.3) | P = .086 |
| Female | 284 (76.5) | 222 (78.7) | 62 (69.7) | |
| Active smoking | 48 (12.9) | 34 (12.1) | 14 (15.7) | P = .37 |
| Diabetes | 46 (12.4) | 29 (10.3) | 17 (19.1) | P = .041 |
| Hypertension | 101 (27.2) | 62 (22.0) | 39 (43.9) | P = .0001 |
| GERD c | 98 (26.4) | 29 (10.3) | 69 (77.5) | P = .0001 |
a
Proton pump inhibitor.
b
Standard deviation.
c
Gastroesophageal reflux disease.