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  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Urology
  • Public Health

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  • Urinary function and voiding time are crucial indicators of health, particularly in aging populations.
  • Understanding typical voiding times and factors influencing them is essential for identifying potential health issues.
  • Self-measurement offers a convenient method for individuals to monitor their urinary health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate self-measured voiding time in the Japanese population.
  • To determine the influence of age, sex, and comorbidities on voiding time.
  • To assess the potential of self-measured voiding time as a screening tool for urinary function.

Main Methods:

  • A survey questionnaire was administered to Japanese participants aged 20 years and older.
  • Data collected included demographic information, medical conditions (hypertension, diabetes, renal impairment), and self-measured voiding time.
  • Voiding time was recorded by participants when they experienced the urge to urinate.

Main Results:

  • A total of 2493 healthy individuals and 1227 participants with comorbidities were surveyed.
  • Healthy men had a mean voiding time of 27.71 ± 20.25 seconds, while healthy women had 17.49 ± 11.87 seconds.
  • Participants with diseases exhibited significantly longer voiding times (P < 0.01). Men with an International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) > 7 showed significantly prolonged voiding times (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Self-measured voiding time is longer in men than women and increases with age.
  • Prolonged voiding time is associated with the presence of certain diseases and higher IPSS scores.
  • Self-measured voiding time shows promise as a screening tool for urinary function and health status.