GERD may lead to Barrett's esophagus, a type of intestinal metaplasia, which is in turn a precursor condition for esophageal cancer. The risk of progression from Barrett's to dysplasia is uncertain, but is estimated at about 20% of cases.
The Newell Manufacturing Company was founded in Ogdensburg, New York in 1903 as a manufacturer of metal curtain rods.
The Industrial and Other Products segment deals with the manufacture and sale of high performance rubber, lifestyle, infrastructure, and industrial products. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.