Morad Mohammed, Nelson Noele P, Merrick Joav, Davidson Philip W, Carmeli Eli
Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Res Dev Disabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;28(6):580-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2006.08.002. Epub 2007 Mar 2.
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.
正常衰老过程本身并非便秘的危险因素，但与年龄相关的疾病、行动不便、神经功能障碍或特定药物是便秘的危险因素。本研究旨在调查以色列居住在护理中心的2400名40岁及以上智障人士样本中便秘的患病率及危险因素。在总样本中，8%的人患有便秘，便秘患病率并未随年龄显著增加。神经系统疾病、脑瘫、行动不便和缺乏身体活动是与便秘相关的危险因素。建议通过活动身体和进行体育锻炼来降低该人群便秘的患病率。
