Chronic constipation is common and underreported problem

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Chronic constipation is a common and underreported problem among adults that significantly reduces quality of life. It affects approximately 12% of the adult that resides in Care one at Morris Assisted living facility. The prevalence increases with age. This affects 11.9% of those aged 50-60 and rising to 16.7% among those over 65.

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