Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Aug 2023
Review Meta AnalysisGlobal prevalence of constipation in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Constipation is one of the most common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract in older adults. To date, no systematic review or previous meta-analysis has estimated the global prevalence of constipation in older adults. The prevalence of this disorder has been reported differently in different studies; therefore, this study aims to systematically review the publications and to perform a meta-analysis of the prevalence of constipation in older adults. ⋯ The results suggest that health policymakers should pay more attention to the prevention of constipation in older adults, including raising public awareness to the importance of nutrition and diet and physical activity in older adults.