Chronic constipation among the elderly in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia: a pilot study

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Chronic constipation among the elderly in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia: a pilot study

Constipation is common among elderly population. The prevalence was higher among institutionalized and female elderly. Lack of fluid and fiber intake, lack of physical activity, underlying diseases and medication consumptions will further expose them to constipation. The prevalence however, was r...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Wahab, Patimah, Mohd Yusoff, Dariah, Ali, Siti Hawa, Abdul Kadir, Azidah
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English English English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	R Medicine (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/40/Poster%20to%20present_20141214-WA0003.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/41/Cert_poster%20present_ICPE%202014.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/42/76801%20Chronic%20constipation.pdf

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