Prevalence and associated features of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in a Caucasian-predominant adolescent school population.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of esophageal symptoms and associated symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in 14-18 year-old high school students and the percentage of symptomatic adolescents who saw a physician or received medications.

Design And Setting: A cross-sectional questionnaire administered to students at two high schools.

Participants: 1,286 completed questionnaires were analyzed.