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Risk factors for overactive bladder in the elderly population: a community-based study with face-to-face interview
Yoshihiro Ikeda1, Haruo Nakagawa, Kaori Ohmori-Matsuda
1Department of Urology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
Summary
Overactive bladder (OAB) affects 18.4% of elderly individuals. Depressive symptoms, current drinking, and being overweight are significant risk factors for OAB in this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting elderly individuals.
- Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for OAB in this demographic is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) in elderly individuals.
- To identify risk factors associated with OAB in the elderly population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 833 community-dwelling elderly subjects (aged 70+).
- Data collected via face-to-face interviews, questionnaires (including Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini-Mental Status Examination), and medical history.
- OAB defined by urinary urgency and ≥8 voids/day; atherosclerotic disease assessed by pulse wave velocity.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) was found to be 18.4% (153 subjects).
- Multivariate analysis revealed significant risk factors: depressive symptoms (OR 2.37), current alcohol drinkers (OR 1.65), and overweight status (OR 1.51).
- Depressive symptoms showed the strongest association with OAB.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first to report an association between overactive bladder (OAB), depressive symptoms, and alcohol intake in an elderly epidemiological cohort.
- The underlying mechanisms for these correlations require further investigation.
- Future research should focus on elucidating the relationship between OAB, mental health, and lifestyle factors in older adults.
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