Occurrence and development of hiatal hernia from the perspective of epidemiology
ZENG Yi-hong
Jason Widjaja
YANG Jian-jun
GU Yan
Abstract：The prevalence of hiatal hernia(HH)varies significantly across different regions and races.Generally,the prevalence of HH is notably higher in European and American countries compared to most Asian countries,including China.Advanced age,overweight or obesity,gastric acid reflux,history of gastroesophageal surgery,and the presence of thoracolumbar spinal deformity are crucial risk factors related to the onset and progression of HH.Developing targeted prevention and treatment strategies for HH based on these associated risk factors holds great significance in controlling the occurrence and progression of HH as well as reducing its overall prevalence.
Keywords：hiatal herniaepidemiologyprevalencerisk factors
Publication Date：2024-04-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 407-411 )