Epidemiology of Childhood Constipation: A Systematic Review

2006676 citationsReview

Authors

Maartje M. van den Berg · Emma Kinderziekenhuis

Marc A. Benninga · Academic Medical Center

Peter L. Lu · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Abstract

Childhood constipation is a common problem worldwide. Most studies report similar prevalence rates for boys and girls. Large epidemiologic studies with the use of generally accepted diagnostic criteria are needed to define the precise prevalence of constipation.

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

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Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 101, Issue 10, pp. 2401-2409

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00771.x

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