- Adherence to the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 is associated with a lower risk of chronic constipation and chronic diarrhea based on analysis of data from 12,912 participants.
- LS7 adherence is categorized as poor, intermediate, or ideal based on lifestyle factors including smoking status, physical activity, diet quality, BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels.
- Participants in the ideal LS7 group had a 28% lower risk of chronic diarrhea compared to the poor adherence group.
- Survey exclusions included current pregnancy, colon cancer, and missing data on key variables.
- The study acknowledges limitations, such as its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported stool habits.
Life’s Simple 7 Adherence: Constipation & Diarrhea Analysis
Conexiant
March 17, 2025
