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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Hydration Science
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Functional constipation is a common issue in school-aged children.
  • Hypohydration, or inadequate fluid intake, may influence childhood health.
  • The relationship between hydration status, constipation, and physical activity requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hypohydration and functional constipation in school-aged children.
  • To explore the link between hypohydration, functional constipation, and physical activity levels.
  • To determine if sex influences these relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 452 school children aged 6-12 years.
  • Hypohydration defined by urinary osmolality >800 mOsm/kg.
  • Statistical analyses included bivariate and multiple logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Hypohydration was more prevalent in boys (72.1%) than girls (57.5%).
  • No significant sex difference in functional constipation prevalence.
  • Bivariate analysis suggested a link between constipation and hypohydration in girls, but this was not significant in multiple regression.
  • Low active commuting was associated with hypohydration; no associations found for constipation and physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple logistic regression did not establish a significant association between hypohydration and functional constipation in school-aged children.
  • Hypohydration was linked to lower active commuting, suggesting broader hydration challenges.
  • Further research is needed to understand the multifactorial nature of functional constipation in children.