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Risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus in young adults who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in a health examination centerKeywords: Asia, Barrett’s esophagus, metabolic syndrome, risk factors, smoking, young adults Abstract: Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition with increased incidence worldwide both in old and young individuals. However, the role of certain potential risk factors remains unclear in young adults (< 50 years). We aimed to determine the risk factors of BE in young adults
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