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Table 2 Fundamental characteristic of subjects

From: Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) supplement in management of constipation among nursing home residents

 

Total

Male

Female

Number

19

8

11

Age

77.1 ± 10.1a

77.4 ± 10.7

76.9 ± 10.2

Interventionb

15 (79%)

8 (100%)

7 (64%)

  1. aEach value provided is the mean ± standard deviation.
  2. bLaxatives, enemas and other invasive procedures, such as manual removal of fecal impaction.