Effects of urbanization and lifestyle habits on the intestinal microbiota of adolescents in eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Owing to urbanization, living habits have changed widely, leading to alterations in the intestinal microbiota of urban residents. However, there are few studies on the characteristics of intestinal microbiota of adolescents living in different urbanized areas in China.

Methods

A total of 302 fecal samples collected from adolescent students in eastern China were examined. 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing was used to identify the fecal microbiota. These data were combined with questionnaire survey results to investigate the effect of urbanization on the intestinal microbiota of adolescents in eastern China. Moreover, the role of lifestyle habits in this relationship was also evaluated.

Results

The results revealed significant differences in the structure

SUBMITTER: Zhao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291051 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature