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Published in: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 5/2018

01-09-2018 | Editorial

Delayed or not delayed? That is the question in Indian children with constipation

Authors: Shaman Rajindrajith, Niranga M. Devanarayana, Marc A. Benninga

Published in: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology | Issue 5/2018

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Childhood constipation is a global public health problem [1]. A recent meta-analysis of the epidemiological data shows that 9% of children across the world is suffering from constipation [2]. It has deleterious effects on health-related quality of life of affected children reducing their physical, emotional, social, and school functions [3]. Families with a constipated child were reported to be socially isolated and frustrated [4]. Furthermore, the cost of care for constipation has risen by 121% in the USA indicating a significant burden on the healthcare system [5]. …
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Metadata
Title
Delayed or not delayed? That is the question in Indian children with constipation
Authors
Shaman Rajindrajith
Niranga M. Devanarayana
Marc A. Benninga
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0254-8860
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-018-0893-2

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