- Overactive bladder (OAB) affects both men and women and can impact quality of life, physical health, and mental health.
- A recent study in the US from 2005 to 2020 found that OAB prevalence among adult men increased from 11.3% to 14.5% and was linked to age, race, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
- The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to evaluate OAB trends among US men.
- Factors contributing to OAB prevalence included age, race, education level, BMI, chronic conditions, and lifestyle habits.
- The study suggests a need to address disparities in OAB among different sociodemographic groups and investigate factors driving the rising trends to combat this global health concern.
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