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Regina Carmen Espósito1, Paulo José Medeiros2, José Hipólito Dantas Júnior2
1Department of Clinical and Toxicology Analysis, Clinical Immunology Laboratory, Postgraduate Program in Development in Innovation Technogical, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Insights
Aging men often neglect self-care, leading to increased lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). This study highlights how age impacts men's health, emphasizing the need for proactive health screenings.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gerontology
- Public Health
Background:
- Men exhibit low engagement with self-care and health services.
- Aging is associated with a higher prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), significantly affecting men's quality of life.
- Understanding the specific health determinants for aging men is crucial for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of aging on the health of men in Natal, Brazil.
- To analyze the relationship between age and various health indicators, including urinary symptoms, prostate health, and sexual function.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 503 men aged 43-83 during the 2015 Blue November Campaign.
- Data collection included anamnesis, clinical evaluations (blood pressure, waist circumference, BMI), laboratory tests (glucose, lipids, PSA), and validated questionnaires (IPSS, IIEF-5).
- Digital rectal examination (DRE) data was also collected.
Main Results:
- The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels significantly increased with age.
- The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scores decreased significantly with advancing age, particularly in men aged 70-80 years and older.
- The number of abnormal Digital Rectal Examinations (DRE > 30g) showed a significant increase in older men, with all findings demonstrating statistical significance (p < .05) and association with aging.
Conclusions:
- Aging is a significant determinant of men's health, correlating with increased urinary symptoms, elevated PSA levels, and diminished erectile function.
- The Blue November Campaign serves as a vital annual opportunity for aging men to engage in self-care and health assessments.
- Proactive health monitoring and interventions are essential for managing age-related health declines in men.
Abstract:
Men ignore self-care, displaying low frequency in health services. Aging increases the prevalence of LUTS and BPE, impacting the quality of life. The objective is to understand how the advancement of age can be determinant for men's health in Natal, Brazil. Then, 503 men aged between 43 and 83 attended the Blue November Campaign of 2015. All subjects were submitted to anamnesis, clinical and laboratorial evaluation including measuring their blood pressure, waist circumference, glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglycerides and BMI was calculated. In addition, IPSS, PSA, IIEF-5 and DRE data were collected. The mean IPSS presented an increase with age, 43-59 years (6.28 ± 6.02) and 70-80 years or more (8.65 ± 5.80). PSA dosages increase with aging (adult group 1.63 ± 2.70), being more accentuated in the older group (4.66 ± 5.70), while the mean IIFE-5 showed a decrease with aging in 43-59 years (21.79 ± 4.67) and an important decrease at 70-80 years or more (16.24 ± 6.71). The number of DRE > 30 g showed significant growth in the older group. All presented statistical significance (p < .05) and were associated with aging. The Blue November Campaign creates an annual self-care opportunity for aging men as their health is gradually affected.
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