Epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: a systematic review

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George Peppas · Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Vangelis G. Alexiou · Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Eleni G. Mourtzoukou · Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Matthew E. Falagas · Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract

This systematic review depicts the high prevalence and related risk factors of a disorder that decreases the health-related quality of life and has major economic consequences.

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Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

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Published in: BMC Gastroenterology

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 5-5

DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-8-5

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Epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: a systematic review

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