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[Prevalence of overactive bladder in Spain: a population-based study].
David Castro1, Montserrat Espuña, Marta Prieto
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Sta. Cruz de Tenerife, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|April 26, 2005
Summary
Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms are common in Spain, affecting 21.5% of adults over 40, particularly women. Urinary urgency, a key OAB symptom, is more prevalent in Spanish women than men.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition impacting quality of life.
- International Continence Society (ICS) 2002 criteria define OAB symptoms including urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
- Understanding OAB prevalence in specific populations is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of urinary symptoms suggestive of OAB in the Spanish adult population (≥40 years).
- To analyze the prevalence of OAB symptoms stratified by gender.
- To assess the consultation and treatment rates for OAB symptoms in Spain.
Summary:
- A telephone survey of 1,669 Spanish adults (≥40 years) revealed an overall OAB symptom prevalence of 21.5%.
- Prevalence was significantly higher in women (25.6%) than men (17.4%), with urinary urgency being more common in women.
- Urge urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, and nocturia were also assessed, with higher rates in women.
Impact:
- The study highlights a significant prevalence of OAB symptoms in Spain, consistent with international findings.
- Findings underscore the higher burden of OAB symptoms, particularly urinary urgency, among Spanish women.
- Further research is recommended to fully understand the impact of OAB on the Spanish general population.
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