Prevalence and impact on daily life of lower urinary tract symptoms in Japan: Results of the 2023 Japan Community Health Survey (JaCS 2023).

Takahiko Mitsui Naritoshi Sekido Naoya Masumori Nobuhiro HagaKenji OmaeMotoaki SaitoYasue KubotaRyuji SakakibaraMikako YoshidaSatoru Takahashi

Published in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2024)

The prevalence of LUTS, including OAB, increased with age and negatively affected daily life. However, since the percentage of patients who visit a physician to receive treatment for LUTS remains low, further educational activities regarding LUTS are necessary.

Keyphrases

lower urinary tract symptoms
benign prostatic hyperplasia
risk factors
physical activity
emergency department
primary care
cross sectional
smoking cessation
replacement therapy