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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 5/2020

01-05-2020 | Mixed Incontinence | Commentary

Commentary on urinary incontinence and chronic conditions in the US population age 50 years and older

Author: Radhika Patnam

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2020

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The purpose of this study is to examine the association of urinary incontinence with chronic conditions in the US population using the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey (NHANES). The US population is aging, and incontinence symptoms are becoming a larger burden, but are often underreported by patients and thus not treated. Incontinence may play a role in management of other chronic conditions or assessing daily needs for elderly patients. …
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Title
Commentary on urinary incontinence and chronic conditions in the US population age 50 years and older
Author
Radhika Patnam
Publication date
01-05-2020
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2020
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-019-04161-y

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