title: Burning issue.
abstract: Severe, persistent heartburn is a risk factor for a form of oesophageal cancer. Increasing awareness of this link among health professionals and the public could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
authors: Lynne
authors: L
authors: Pearce
mesh_terms: D002608:Charities; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006356:Heartburn / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology