Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in adults with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel

Mohammed Morad; Noele P. Nelson; Joav Merrick; Philip W. Davidson; Eli Carmeli

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2006.08.002

Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in adults with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel

Mohammed Morad, Noele P. Nelson, Joav Merrick, Philip W. Davidson, Eli Carmeli

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Abstract

The normal aging process is not in itself a risk factor for constipation, but age-related morbidities, immobility, neurologic impairment or specific drugs are risk factors for constipation. This study was undertaken to examine the prevalence and risk factors for constipation in a large sample of 2400 persons with intellectual disability (ID) aged 40 years and older living in residential care centers in Israel. Constipation was found in 8% of the total sample with no significant increase in the prevalence of constipation with age. Neurological disease, cerebral palsy, immobility and physical inactivity were risk factors associated with constipation. Mobility and physical activity is recommended in order to lower the prevalence of constipation in this population.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	580-586
Number of pages	7
Journal	Research in Developmental Disabilities
Volume	28
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2006.08.002
State	Published - Nov 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Constipation
Intellectual disability
Israel
Prevalence
Residential care
Risk factors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in adults with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel

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