Prevalence of overactive bladder, its under-diagnosis, and risk factors in a male urologic veterans population.
Int J Med Sci
; 7(6): 391-4, 2010 Nov 12.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We assess the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) and its risk factors in a male urologic veterans population. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Validated self-administered questionnaire was prospectively given.RESULTS:
Among 1086 patients, OAB was present in 75%, of which 48% had not been diagnosed/treated. The risk of OAB increased with age. OAB was not associated with BMI, smoking, race, diabetes, CHF, and COPD.CONCLUSIONS:
The prevalence of OAB in this population is under-diagnosed and under-treated.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vejiga Urinaria Hiperactiva
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Med Sci
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos