Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	121965
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.121965
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Dietary patterns and gastroesophageal reflux disease in Sri Lanka: A regional food culture perspective
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia-Le Ma, Ming-Yue Sun, Hai-Bo Zhao, Qing-Qing Yu and Qiu-Jie Zhang
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Corresponding Author	Qing-Qing Yu, Professor, Department of Oncology, Jining First People’s Hospital, No. 269 Mengzi Avenue, Jining High-tech Zone, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China. yuqingqing_lucky@163.com
Key Words	Diet; Eating habits; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Cultural differences; Cross-sectional research; Commentary
Core Tip	This editorial highlights the regional and cultural specificity of dietary factors associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Based on a nationwide Sri Lanka study greasy foods, wheat products, coffee, acidic foods, skipping breakfast, nighttime meals, and lying down shortly after meals were associated with GERD symptoms. In contrast, total calorie intake and obesity-related indicators were not clearly related to reflow symptoms. In summary, the article puts forward the view that in the clinical intervention of GERD, in addition to drug treatment, a diet and lifestyle adjustment plan in line with local cultural habits should also be implemented.
Citation	Ma JL, Sun MY, Zhao HB, Yu QQ, Zhang QJ. Dietary patterns and gastroesophageal reflux disease in Sri Lanka: A regional food culture perspective. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.121965
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Received	2026-04-07 08:19
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-07 08:20
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-10 04:06
Return for Revision	2026-06-10 04:06
Revised	2026-07-05 14:52
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-23 07:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-28 13:24
Articles in Press	2026-07-28 13:24
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