Dysphagia: epidemiology, risk factors and impact on quality of life--a population-based study.

摘要: Summary Background  Data on the population epidemiology of dysphagia are scarce. Little is known about prevalence, risk factors and impact quality life in general community. Aim  To determine magnitude community. Methods  A random sample 1000 individuals Sydney, Australia, were mailed a validated self-report questionnaire to assess dysphagia. Measured symptoms, potential mechanisms, factors, psychological disorders, demographics. Results  The response rate included subjects (n = 926) was 73% (n = 672). Dysphagia ever reported by 16% (n = 110). Multiple logistic regression analysis found that odynophagia independently associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (OR = 3.41, 95% CI: 1.16–10.04). Intermittent GERD (OR = 2.96, 1.76–4.98) anxiety (OR = 1.09, 1.01–1.19). presence progressive depression (OR = 1.34, 1.07–1.67). Progressive reduced ‘general health’ (OR = 0.95, 0.90–0.99), while intermittent reduction ‘role physical’ subscale (OR = 0.98, 0.97–0.99). Conclusions  remarkably common population. factor for as well odynophagia. anxiety, depression.