Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6175856 | European Urology | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We looked at estimates of urinary incontinence (UI) prevalence in studies with different designs and different UI definitions in a large population of French women. We found that estimates varied with the definition and the design. We conclude that the most precise estimates of UI prevalence are obtained in studies of representative populations that are not focused on UI and use a validated international standard questionnaire with sufficient details to allow grading of UI severity. Most women reported rare urine leakages involving small amounts of urine with little impact on their quality of life.
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Authors
Dina Bedretdinova, Xavier Fritel, Henri Panjo, Virginie Ringa,