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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2021; 27(21): 2795-2817
Published online Jun 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i21.2795
Published online Jun 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i21.2795
Table 15 Number of medications and constipation
| Ref. | Location | Sample size | Age | Definition of constipation | Number of drugs taken | Odds ratio (95%CI) | P value |
| Fosnes et al[54], 2011 | Norway | 4622 | 31-76 | Rome II | 0; 1; 2-3; 4 or more | 1; 1.34 (1.07, 1.69); 1.26 (0.99, 1.61); 1.21 (0.85, 1.71) | 0.012; 0.062; 0.288 |
- Citation: Werth BL, Christopher SA. Potential risk factors for constipation in the community. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(21): 2795-2817
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i21/2795.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i21.2795