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One hundred and forty-four (67.9%) and 86 (32.1%) females and male had GERD respectively (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.13).<\/jats:p><jats:p>The extraesophageal symptoms found in those with GERD were, dysphagia, coated tongue, nocturnal cough, xerostomia, lump in the throat, asthma-like symptoms, recurrent sore throat, frequent throat clearing, halithosis and dental erosion among others.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>GERD is common among this study population, with a prevalence rate of 32.8%. Only age showed significant predictor for GERD. 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