The impacts of metabolic syndrome and lifestyle on the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia requiring treatment: historical cohort study of 130 454 men.

Sangjun YooSohee OhJuhyun ParkSung Yong ChoMin Chul ChoHyeon JeongHwancheol Son

Published in: BJU international (2018)

MetS and its components, particularly low HDL-C levels, were strongly correlated with an increased prevalence of BPH requiring treatment. In addition, moderate alcohol intake and elderly men from lower socioeconomic strata were associated with a decreased prevalence of BPH requiring treatment in our cohort.

Keyphrases

benign prostatic hyperplasia
metabolic syndrome
lower urinary tract symptoms
risk factors
weight gain
cardiovascular risk factors
smoking cessation