Prevalence of overactive bladder, its under-diagnosis, and risk factors in a male urologic veterans population.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: We assess the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) and its risk factors in a male urologic veterans population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 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.