Risk factors associated with lower defecation frequency in hospitalized older adults: a case control study
BACKGROUND: Constipation is highly prevalent in older adults and may be associated with greater frequency of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). We investigated the prevalence of lower defecation frequency (DF) and risk factors (including AECOPD) associated with low...
Main Authors: | Gau, Jen-Tzer, Acharya, Utkarsh H., Khan, M. Salman, Kao, Tzu-Cheg |
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Other Authors: | Department of Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology, Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Language: | en |
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BioMed Central Ltd
2015
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/610289 http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/610289 |
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