Prophylactic Effects of Kefir-Fermented Milk on Constipation among Mentally and Physically Handicapped Persons

Miharu Ino¹, Mayumi Matsukawa¹, Yoshio Yamaoka², Katsuhiro Hanada^2* and Chieko Fujii^1*

¹Department of Nursing, Beppu Developmental Medical Center, Beppu, Oita, Japan, E-mail: miharuino@gmail.com

²Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan, E-mail: miharuino@gmail.com

^*Corresponding Author(s): Katsuhiro Hanada, Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Japan, Tel: 810975865743, Fax: 81-0-97-586-5749 Email: Chieko Fujii, Department of Nursing, Beppu Developmental Medical Center, Japan, Tel: 81-977-22-4185, Fax: 81-0-977-26-4171 Email: