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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Falls are a significant concern in the elderly, with nocturia previously linked to increased fall risk.
  • Limited research exists on the association between nocturia and falls across diverse age groups, particularly in men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the frequency of nocturia and the occurrence of falls in a large population-based sample of Korean men.
  • To assess this association across different age strata: young, middle-aged, and elderly men.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2011 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS) involving 92,660 men aged 19-103 years.
  • Collected information on fall history within the past year and nocturia frequency (0 to ≥5 instances/night).
  • Employed multiple logistic regression analysis, adjusting for numerous confounding factors including demographics, lifestyle, and medical history.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 14.6% of men reported a history of falls, with a higher mean age in the faller group.
  • Increased nocturia frequency was significantly associated with a higher adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for falls across all levels of nocturia.
  • Subgroup analyses confirmed that the AOR for falls increased with rising nocturia frequency in young, middle-aged, and elderly men.

Conclusions:

  • Nocturia is a significant independent risk factor for falls in men across all adult age groups.
  • The frequency of nocturia directly correlates with an increased likelihood of experiencing falls.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing nocturia in fall prevention programs for men of all ages.