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How common is heartburn?

Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and some studies have suggested that over 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day. Symptoms of heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, are more common among the elderly and women during pregnancy.

 
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