SLIDE 3 9/21/2017 3
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Asians
Ethnic Background Prevalence Death Rate Japanese Increasing 3.7 to 6.9 per 100,000 population from 1960 to 1995 Singapore Increasing 0.03 to 0.13 per 100,000 population from 1968 to 2002 Chinese Hong Kong Decreasing 11.7% to 6.4% from 1988 to 2003 Taiwan Unchanged Korea Unchanged
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2011;26: 816‐824.
Why are Asians less likely to get GERD?
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2008;23:1785‐1793. Dig Dis Sci. 2009;54(5): 964‐71. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2011;26: 816‐824.
- Lower rates of hiatal hernias
- Lower rates of transient LES relaxations
- Smaller gastric parietal cell mass
- Lower gastric acid output
Why else is GERD less prevalent in Asians?
- “Heartburn” has no direct translation
- Lower awareness of “GERD” in Asian countries
where peptic ulcer and gastric cancer are highly prevalent
- Less likely to seek medical attention for GERD
– 70‐96% of survey participants with GERD do not consult their medical practitioner
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2008;23:1785‐1793. J Clin Gastroenterol 2015;50(1):e1‐e7. Diseases of the Esophagus, 2011;24(1):18‐24.
Prevalence of GERD is rising in Asians
Ethnic Background Change in Weekly GERD Prevalence Asians 5.2% (2005) 8.5% (2010) Koreans 7.1% (2002) 7.9% (2007) Singapore 5.5% (1994) 10.5% (1999)
J Clin Gastroenterol 2015;50(1):e1‐e7. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2011;26: 816‐824.
Ethnic Background Change in Esophagitis Prevalence Taiwan 5% (1995) 12.6% (2002) Koreans 1.8% (1995) 9.1% (2005) Malaysians 2.7% (1992) 9.0% (2001) Singapore 3.9% (1992) 9.8% (2001) Philippines 2.9% (1992) 6.3% (2002)