Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	58328
Country	South Korea

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Relationship of meteorological factors and air pollutants with medical care utilization for gastroesophageal reflux disease in urban area
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ho Seok Seo, Jinwook Hong and Jaehun Jung
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Gachon University Gil Medical Center FRD2018-17 and FRD2019-11
Corresponding Author	Jaehun Jung, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, 38-13, Dokjeom-ro, Incheon, Republic of Korea, Incheon 21565, South Korea. eastside1st@gmail.com
Key Words	Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Air pollution; Meteorological factor; Particulate matter; Carbon monoxide;
Core Tip	The model showed correlation between five meteorological factors and air pollutants and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related medical utilization. S- and inverted U-shaped changes were noted in average temperature and air pollutants. Average temperature, sunshine duration, wind speed, PM2.5, and carbon monoxide are risk factors of GERD. GERD occurrence is reduced using environmental management and national alarm systems.
Citation	Seo HS, Hong J, Jung J. Relationship of meteorological factors and air pollutants with medical care utilization for gastroesophageal reflux disease in urban area. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(39): 6074-6086

Received	2020-07-19 06:53
Peer-Review Started	2020-07-19 06:54
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2020-08-08 17:12
Revised	2020-08-19 11:41
Second Decision	2020-09-15 12:32
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2020-09-15 23:34
Articles in Press	2020-09-15 23:34
Publication Fee Transferred
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Typeset the Manuscript	2020-10-20 12:01

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