 This may cause significant embarrassment to the person if this occurs in the presence of other people or in a public place.The positions and modalities of defecation are culture-dependent.Squat toilets are used by the vast majority of the world, including most of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.<ref></ref> The use of sit-down toilets in the Western world is a relatively recent development, beginning in the 19th century with the advent of indoor plumbing.<ref></ref>

Regular bowel movements determine the functionality and the health of the alimentary tracts in human body.