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A high-risk group for prostatism: a population-based epidemiological study in Korea
1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea.
British Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1997
Summary
This study found that age and alcohol consumption are linked to increased risk of prostatism in Korean men over 50. Abnormal lipid metabolism may also play a role in its development.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Prostatism, a common condition in aging men, affects quality of life.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sociodemographic, dietary, and physical factors associated with prostatism in Korean men aged 50+.
- To identify key predictors of moderate to severe prostatism.
Main Methods:
- A community-based, cross-sectional epidemiological study in Yonchon County, Korea.
- Utilized the Korean version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) for severity assessment.
- Analyzed various factors including lifestyle, anthropometrics, and serum lipid levels.
Main Results:
- 23.2% of 514 subjects had moderate to severe prostatism.
- Increased risk was associated with age and alcohol consumption.
- Waist-to-hip ratio and HDL levels showed a biphasic association with prostatism.
Conclusions:
- Age and alcohol consumption are significant risk factors for prostatism.
- Abnormal lipid metabolism, indicated by HDL levels, may be associated with prostatism development.
- Further research into lipid metabolism's role is warranted.
