| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3870261 | The Journal of Urology | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Severe obesity is associated with an increased risk of lower urinary tract symptoms at followup, while physical inactivity may permit progression of lower urinary tract symptoms in normal weight men regardless of race. These variables should be considered in future research into modifiable risk factors for lower urinary tract symptoms.
Keywords
I-PSSSouthern Community Cohort StudyCHCSCCsbody mass indexBMILower urinary tract symptomsPhysical activityMotor activityMetabolic Equivalent of TaskUrinary tractObesityCommunity health centerMETLUTSInternational Prostate Symptom ScoreBenign prostatic hyperplasiaBPHProstatic hyperplasiacontinental population groups
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Authors
David F. Penson, Heather M. Munro, Lisa B. Signorello, William J. Blot, Jay H. Fowke, Urologic Diseases in America Project Urologic Diseases in America Project,