Overweight and Constipation in Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Costa Mariana L, Oliveira Julyanne N, Tahan Soraia, Morais Mauro B
Primary Institution: Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo
Hypothesis
Is there an association between being overweight and constipation in adolescents?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of constipation among adolescents, but no association between being overweight and constipation, although fecal incontinence was more common in constipated adolescents who were overweight.
Supporting Evidence
- Constipation was diagnosed in 18.2% of the adolescents.
- The prevalence of being overweight was found in 13.5% of the study population.
- Fecal incontinence was observed in 2.3% of the total cohort.
Takeaway
This study looked at teenagers and found that many of them had constipation, but being overweight didn't seem to cause it. However, overweight teens who were constipated had more accidents.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study involving 1,077 adolescents from five schools in São José dos Campos, Brazil, using questionnaires to assess constipation and overweight.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the exclusion of incomplete questionnaires.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data and may not account for all factors influencing constipation and overweight.
Participant Demographics
Adolescents aged 10 to 18 years, with 46% male and 54% female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.764
Confidence Interval
1.10 (0.69-1.75)
Statistical Significance
p = 0.764
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