This was a cross-sectional study
comprised 200 children subjected to
a simple arabic questionnaire to
assess their socio-demographic data
and constipation prevalence with
paternal concern. Routien laboratory
investigations showed that
constipation was (60%) in females,
(40%) in males, more common in
urban (61%) than in rural areas
(39%) and more common in low
social class (57.5%) than in higher
ones. Constipation was also
common in children who preferred
low dietary fibers (47%), not
preferred to drink excess juice
(73%), do not eat regular vegetables
and fruits (70% and 68%
respectively), with statistically
significant differences (p