PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. e0301129 - e0301129
Published: April 1, 2024
Background
The
impact
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
on
constipation,
as
mediated
through
gastrointestinal
absorption
perturbations
to
the
intestinal
microecology,
remains
poorly
understood.
Objective
This
study
seeks
explain
relationship
between
PFAS
constipation.
Methods
A
total
2945
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2005–2010
were
included
in
this
study.
Constipation
was
defined
using
Bristol
Stool
Form
Scale
(BSFS)
based
stool
consistency.
constipation
evaluated
weighted
logistic
regression
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis,
while
adjusting
for
confounding
variables.
Results
median
concentration
(ΣPFAS)
significantly
lower
individuals
with
(19.01
μg/L)
compared
those
without
(23.30
(p
<
0.0001).
Subgroup
analysis
revealed
that
cumulative
effect
more
pronounced
elderly,
men,
obesity,
high
school
education
or
equivalent,
high-income
0.05).
After
factors,
multivariable
demonstrated
an
inverse
association
PFOA
[OR
(95%
CI),
0.666(0.486,0.914)]
PFHxS
0.699(0.482,1.015)],
None
personal
lifestyle
factors
showed
a
significant
correlation
negative
association,
confirmed
by
subgroup
interaction
testing
>
RCS
linear
levels
Conclusion
findings
provide
evidence
serum
concentrations
PFAS,
particularly
PFHxS,
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
Background
Oxidative
stress
is
closely
related
to
gut
health.
Exposures
oxidative
in
one’s
diet
and
lifestyle
can
be
evaluated
by
the
balance
score
(OBS).
However,
relationship
between
OBS
intestinal
habits
unknown.
This
study
aimed
investigate
relationships
(chronic
diarrhea
chronic
constipation)
underlying
mechanisms
involved.
Methods
Using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database
2005
2010,
we
included
a
total
of
8065
participants.
Twenty
dietary
factors
were
selected
for
calculates.
Chronic
constipation
defined
using
Bristol
stool
form
scale
(BSFS)
types
1
2
BSFS
6
7,
respectively.
Multivariate
logistic
regression,
subgroup
analysis,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
analysis
used
evaluate
defecation
habits.
Finally,
mediation
explore
indirect
effects
inflammatory
markers
on
these
associations.
Results
After
adjusting
all
covariates,
multivariate
regression
revealed
that
was
negatively
correlated
with
(OR
=
0.57;
95%CI
0.39–0.83;
P
0.008)and
positively
1.75;
1.19–2.25;
0.008).
The
RCS
showed
nonlinear
(
nonlinearity
0.02)
linear
0.19).
Mediation
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
concentration
white
blood
cell
(WBC)
count
mediated
correlation
6.28%
6.53%,
respectively
<
0.05).
Conclusions
changes
patients'
inflammation
may
play
role
two.
result
emphasizes
importance
public
their
according
own
situation.
further
prospective
studies
are
needed
analyze
Obesity Facts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 169 - 182
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Obesity
and
constipation
are
both
global
problems,
but
the
factors
associated
with
in
individuals
obesity
currently
understudied.
The
aim
of
our
study
was
to
explore
people
obesity.
Chinese Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
Background:
Epidemiological
data
on
chronic
diarrhea
in
the
Chinese
population
are
lacking,
and
association
between
obesity
East
Asian
populations
remains
inconclusive.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
prevalence
of
its
with
a
representative
community-dwelling
population.
Methods:
cross-sectional
was
based
multistage,
randomized
cluster
sampling
involving
3503
residents
aged
20–69
years
from
urban
rural
communities
Beijing.
Chronic
assessed
using
Bristol
Stool
Form
Scale
(BSFS),
determined
body
mass
index
(BMI).
Logistic
regression
analysis
restricted
cubic
splines
were
used
evaluate
relationship
diarrhea.
Results:
The
standardized
12.88%.
average
BMI
24.67
kg/m
2
.
Of
all
participants,
35.17%
(1232/3503)
participants
classified
as
overweight
16.13%
(565/3503)
obese.
After
adjustment
for
potential
confounders,
individuals
had
an
increased
risk
compared
normal
weight
(odds
ratio
=
1.58,
95%
confidence
interval:
1.20–2.06).
A
nonlinear
observed
community
males
overall
participant
group
(
P
0.026
0.017,
respectively).
Conclusions:
presents
initial
findings
among
while
offering
substantiated
evidence
regarding
significant
These
offer
novel
perspective
gastrointestinal
health
management.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 26, 2024
Obesity
has
become
a
global
public
health
issue
and
is
closely
related
to
bowel
habits.
The
Weight-Adjusted-Waist
Index
(WWI),
new
indicator
of
obesity,
provides
more
accurate
assessment
central
obesity.
This
study
aims
investigate
the
relationship
between
WWI
2005–2010
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
dataset
was
used
for
cross-sectional
survey.
Bowel
habits
were
defined
by
self-report.
Multiple
logistic
regression
models
test
linear
association
with
chronic
diarrhea
constipation.
Fitted
smoothed
curves
threshold
effects
analysis
characterize
nonlinear
relationships.
Subgroup
analyses
interaction
tests
determine
heterogeneity
stability
study.
population-based
included
14,238
adults
(≥
20
years).
After
adjusting
covariates,
there
significant
positive
(OR
[95%
CI]
1.27
[1.14,
1.41]).
There
non-linear
constipation,
we
found
breakpoint
9.77,
correlation
on
left
side
no
statistical
significance
right
side.
showed
stable
consistent
results
across
stratification
factors.
Elevated
levels
are
associated
an
increased
risk
diarrhea.
A
range
<
9.77
valid
assessing
intestinal
in
U.S.
adults,
should
be
mindful
importance
maintaining
good
body
fat
our
daily
lives
maintain
healthy
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 13, 2024
Obesity
has
become
a
global
public
health
problem,
and
its
relationship
with
gastrointestinal
diseases
major
concern.
The
visceral
adiposity
index
(VAI)
is
novel
to
assess
the
distribution
content
of
fat,
this
study
aimed
investigate
association
between
VAI
bowel
habits
(chronic
diarrhea,
chronic
constipation)
inflammatory
disease
(IBD).
2005–2010
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
dataset
was
used
for
cross-sectional
survey.
Bowel
IBD
were
defined
by
self-report.
Multiple
logistic
regression
models
test
linear
IBD.
Fitted
smoothed
curves
threshold
effects
analyses
characterize
nonlinear
relationships.
This
included
10,391
adults
(≥
20
years).
After
adjusting
covariates,
there
significant
negative
constipation
(OR
[95%
CI]:
0.97
[0.95,
1.00])
but
no
[0.87,
1.07]).
Additionally,
diarrhea
breakpoint
3.08,
positive
correlation
two
on
left
side
statistical
significance
right
side.
Subgroup
interaction
tests
showed
that
maintaining
sleep
associated
low
risk
constipation.
Elevated
levels
negatively
constipation,
elevated
positively
at
<
3.08.
reminds
us
moderate
fat
may
prevent
onset
circumvent
diarrhea.
Notably,
healthy
play
role
in
reducing
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
The
study
aimed
to
explore
potential
links
between
long-term
digestive
issues
(specifically
diarrhea
and
constipation)
body
roundness
index
(BRI)
in
a
representative
U.S.
population
sample.
This
adopted
design
that
is
cross
sectional,
drawing
on
data
from
the
NHANES,
gathered
2005
2010
with
health
information
total
of
11,235
individuals.
Persistent
bowel
movement
patterns
were
categorized
based
BSFS-Bristol
Stool
Form
Scale,
while
stool
types
1
2
designated
as
indicators
constipation
6
7
identified
markers
persistent
diarrhea.
To
assess
relationship
BRI,
this
employed
weighted
logistic
regression
analysis.
capture
visualize
nuanced
interplay
BRI
gastrointestinal
patterns,
we
utilized
advanced
nonlinear
methods,
specifically
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analyses.
Additionally,
research
compared
efficacy
various
physical
measurements-including
WC,
BMI
(body
index,
waist
circumference,
mass
respectively)-to
determine
their
respective
diagnostic
power
for
chronic
through
comparative
analysis
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves.
After
comprehensive
adjustment
final
statistical
model
(Model
3),
demonstrated
statistically
significant
associations
constipation.
RCS
further
uncovered
positive
(P
=
0.005)
0.037).
Further
stratified
analyses
revealed
was
particularly
evident
among
individuals
diabetes.
In
contrast,
association
stronger
under
60
years
age.
ROC
indicated
outperformed
conventional
anthropometric
measures
(AUC,
area
curve:
0.601).
Specifically,
resulted
an
AUC
0.569,
WC
produced
0.572.
However,
value
(0.537)
less
effective
than
(0.551)
(0.570)
diagnosing
strongly
associated
changes
individual's
habits,
highlighted
significance
maintaining
moderate
levels
improve
prevent
The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(19), P. 30 - 40
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Background:
Chronic
constipation
is
a
common,
self-reported,
and
symptom-based
disorder
which
can
significantly
influence
an
individual’s
health-related
quality
of
life
imposes
several
financial
costs.
Aims:
The
present
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effect
water
consumption,
fiber
intake,
physical
activity
(PA)
on
constipation,
one
more
critical
by
considering
mediating
BMI.
Subjects
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
involved
400
older
adults
in
2019
referring
comprehensive
health
service
centers
Karaj,
capital
Alborz
province.
data
were
collected
using
questionnaires
demographic
anthropometric
characteristics,
PASE
(Physical
for
elderly),
fluid
FFQ
(Food
Frequency
questionnaire),
Wexner
Persian
lifestyle
questionnaire
analyzed
SPSS
LISREL
software.
Results:
Based
final
fitted
model,
PA
most
constipation-related
factor
compared
intake
consumption.
In
addition,
consumption
second
crucial
affecting
there
negative
association
between
intake.
Conclusion:
As
price
barriers
among
elderly,
recommendation
do
such
as
walking
solve
efficient
inexpensive
individuals
with
different
socio-economic
status.
Keywords:
Physical
activity,
Iran.