Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	25617
Country	Sri Lanka

Received	2016-03-17 10:18
Peer-Review Started	2016-03-19 15:06
To Make the First Decision	2016-04-14 12:04
Return for Revision	2016-04-17 16:36
Revised	2016-05-16 06:52
Second Decision	2016-05-31 15:22
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2016-06-02 03:35
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-06-13 17:48
Articles in Press	2016-06-13 17:48
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2016-06-21 16:44
Typeset the Manuscript	2016-07-28 12:02
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-08-04 17:58

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Childhood constipation as an emerging public health problem
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shaman Rajindrajith, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana, Bonaventure Jayasiri Crispus Perera and Marc Alexander Benninga
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Shaman Rajindrajith, MD, FRCPCH, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Thalagolla Road, Ragama 11010, Sri Lanka. shamanr0@lycos.com
Key Words	Constipation; Public health; Risk factors; Prevention
Core Tip	Constipation is a common problem in children worldwide. Identified risk factors for constipation are equally distributed in both developed and developing countries. Constipation affects the quality of life of affected children and their parents. It also poses a challenge for existing healthcare systems by incurring significant expenditure. These factors indicate that childhood constipation is emerging as a significant public health problem. Attention to careful toilet training, encouraging correct dietary habits, and creating a safer environment for children would curtail the public health impact of FC.
Publish Date	2016-08-04 17:58
Citation	Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM, Crispus Perera BJ, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation as an emerging public health problem. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(30): 6864-6875
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i30/6864.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i30.6864

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Peer-review Report	25617-Peer-review(s).pdf
Journal Editor-in-Chief Review Report	25617-Journal editor-in-chief review report.pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	25617-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
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