Some people consume fruit intentionally to prevent constipation. From that perspective the majority of people are consumed Papaya which represents 87.0% of the people who consume fruits intentionally to prevent constipation. Banana follows as the second most frequently consumed fruit (76.1%). Bael fruit ranks third in terms of intentional consumption to prevent constipation (34.8%).
Fruit consumption with constipation prevention purpose
| Fruit | Frequency | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 3 | 3.3% |
| Banana | 70 | 76.1% |
| Orange | 2 | 2.2% |
| Papaya | 80 | 87.0% |
| Mango | 36 | 39.1% |
| Bael fruit | 32 | 34.8% |
| Wood apple | 14 | 15.2% |
| Pineapple | 4 | 4.3% |
| Java apple | 1 | 1.1% |
| Guava | 1 | 1.1% |