Marijuana Use as a Lifestyle Factor Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Complications

Adedeji Adenusi, Nisha Sapkota, Abdelaziz Mohamed, Rishikesh Rijal, Chioma Ezuma-Ebong, Ngozi Akueme, Sudaba Popal, Monir Hamed, MarkAnthony Ntow, Aditi Parulkar, Kalpana PanigrahiDepartment of Internal Medicine, One Brooklyn Health-Interfaith Medical Center, New York

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on June 06, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:GERD is one of the most diagnosed digestive disorders globally, with an estimated 20% prevalence in the US. Marijuana use in the US, and globally, has shown a consistent uptrend. This study aims to detect any relationship between marijuana ...