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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2016; 22(30): 6864-6875
Published online Aug 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i30.6864
Published online Aug 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i30.6864
Table 2 Recognized risk factors of childhood constipation
| Psychological stress |
| Home related |
| School related |
| Siblings with health problems |
| Not living with either parents |
| Low social class |
| Poor child rearing styles |
| Dietary problems |
| Diet low in fibre |
| Cow’s milk protein |
| Not having regular meals with parents |
| Consumption of junk food |
| Childhood obesity |
| Child maltreatment |
| Physical abuse |
| Sexual abuse |
| Emotional abuse |
| Civil unrest (exposure to war) |
- Citation: Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM, Crispus Perera BJ, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation as an emerging public health problem. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(30): 6864-6875
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i30/6864.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i30.6864