Prevalence of Overactive Bladder, its Under-Diagnosis, and Risk Factors in a Male Urologic Veterans Population
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PURPOSE We assess the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) and its risk factors in a male urologic veterans population. MATERIALS AND METHODS Validated self-administered questionnaire was prospectively given. RESULTS Among 1086 patients, OAB was present in 75%, of which 48% had not been diagnosed/treated. The risk of OAB increased with age. OAB was not associated with BMI, smoking, race, diabetes, CHF, and COPD. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of OAB in this population is under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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