GERD 

**Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)**
   - **Mechanism**: Excess abdominal fat
 increases pressure on the stomach, causing acid
to back up into the esophagus.

   - **Risk**: Higher BMI is associated with a greater
risk of GERD and related complications, such
 as esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus.

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