The 25th Annual GERD Awareness Week is November 24-30, 2024. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a very common disorder. Each year around the week of Thanksgiving, IFFGD encourages people experiencing the symptoms, which may be GERD-related, to consult their physicians and to contact us to receive information and support regarding the condition.
IFFGD first designated GERD Awareness Week in November 1999. The event is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues.
How can you get involved
The more we work together to raise awareness for GERD, the greater our ability to impact positive outcomes, such as additional research, increased educational opportunities, and improved patient care for the functional GI community. Here are a few things you can do to help educate others and raise awareness for GERD in your community:
- Download our free social media GERD Awareness Week toolkit and promotional images.
- Check out these commonly asked questions about GERD.
- Download and share this free copy of our comprehensive GERD brochure to help others learn about the condition.
- Find more information available in our Library.
- Join with IFFGD and use your voice to make a difference.
- Find IFFGD on Facebook and Twitter and join the conversation.
- Share a GERD Awareness Week poster
More information on chronic digestive disorders is available on IFFGD’s websites at www.iffgd.org or www.aboutgerd.org.
2024Awareness Poster
2023 Awareness Poster
2022 Awareness Poster
2017 Awareness Poster
2016 Awareness Poster
2016 Awareness Poster
2015 Awareness Poster
2014 Awareness Poster
Additional information about GERD is available on our websites and in our Learning Center about:
- Goal of GERD Treatment
- Daily living with GERD
- GERD in children
- View IFFGD publications about GERD
- 7-day Diary: Helps people keep track of specific food items and circumstances related to episodes of heartburn.
Did you know – heartburn is not the only symptom of GERD
Chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Regurgitation (refluxed material into the mouth) is another common symptom. But numerous less common symptoms other than heartburn may be associated with GERD. Find out more here.
About IFFGD
The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and research organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by chronic digestive conditions. Founded in 1991, IFFGD helps improve care by enhancing awareness, educating individuals, and supporting research into treatments and cures for GI disorders. Additional information about GERD and other chronic digestive disorders is available on IFFGD’s websites at www.iffgd.org or www.aboutgerd.org.
