Barrett Esophagus

Barrett Esophagus is indexed under Gastrointestinal, Esophageal. Also known as Barrett's esophagus.

US prevalence

~5% of adults in the United States Source: NIDDK, Definition & Facts for Barrett's Esophagus, last reviewed August 2024. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

K22.7

Typical onset

Typically >50; diagnosed in context of chronic GERD

Course

progressive

Body systems

gastrointestinal

Sex differences

M:F ~2:1

Racial and ethnic differences

More common in white men; lower in Black and Asian populations

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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