Factors with to intestinal constipation in the rural area elderly

• Main Authors: Sara Franco Diniz Heitor (Author), Leiner Resende Rodrigues (Author), Flávia Aparecida Dias (Author), Nayara Paula Fernandes Martins (Author), Darlene Mara dos Santos Tavares (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Goias, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of intestinal constipation in the rural area elderly and verify the factors associated. This is a home survey performed with 850 elderly residents of the rural area of Uberaba, Minas Gerais state. A structured instrument was used; informatio...