- Demographic characteristics of the patients (N=709).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 347 (48.9) |
| Male | 362 (51.1) |
| Age group (years) | |
| <20 | 16 (2.3) |
| 20-39 | 127 (17.9) |
| 40-59 | 201 (28.3) |
| 60 years and above | 365 (51.5) |
| Indication for proton pump inhibitors | |
| Eradication of Helicobacter pylori | 3 (0.4) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 5 (0.7) |
| Peptic ulcer disease | 18 (2.5) |
| Peptic ulcer prophylaxis | 6 (0.8) |
| Stress ulcer prophylaxis | 7 (1.0) |
| Heartburn | 3 (0.4) |
| Not documented | 617 (87.0) |
| Others | 46 (6.5) |