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Women who reported daily physical activity had a lower prevalence of constipation (PR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.44-0.70).
Encouraging daily physical activity may help reduce constipation in women.
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In multivariate analysis, women who reported daily physical activity had a lower prevalence of constipation (prevalence ratio [PR] = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.44-0.70).
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Based on a large cohort study with a significant sample size.
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Association between physical activity, fiber intake, and other lifestyle variables and constipation in a study of women
Laurent Dukas et al. · The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2003
DOI 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07591.x
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