Who gets Barretts esophagus?
People who have had GERD for a long time have a higher risk of getting Barrett’s esophagus. This problem is much more common in white and Hispanic men. Smokers and people who are obese also have a higher risk. Barrett’s esophagus is more common in people older than 50 years of age. Most people who have Barrett’s esophagus are diagnosed after age 60.