Gastroesophageal reflux disease is uncommon in Asia: evidence and possible explanations

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 15, 1999; 5(1): 4-6
Published online Feb 15, 1999. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v5.i1.4

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is uncommon in Asia: evidence and possible explanations

Khek-Yu Ho

Khek-Yu Ho, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260, Singapore

Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.

Correspondence to: Dr Khek-Yu Ho, MBBS (Syd Hons 1) FRACP FAMS, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Low-er Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074. mdchoky@nus.edu.sg

Telephone: +65-7724353 Fax: +65-7794112

Received: December 30, 1998
Revised: January 22, 1999
Accepted: January 29, 1999
Published online: February 15, 1999

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Keywords: gastroesophageal reflux; esophagitis; Barrett’s esophagus; hiatus hernia; Helicobacter pylori; gastric acid