Prevalence of nocturia among community-dwelling adults: a population-based study in Malaysia.

Hui-Yin YowJohn Jeh Lung TiongChun-Wai MaiEsther van der WerfZulkifli Md ZainuddinCharng-Chee TohKay-Seong NgooEng-Hong GohAhmad Nazran FadzliSze-Han LokTeng-Aik Ong

Published in: BMC urology (2021)

The prevalence of nocturia among Malaysian adults is high and strongly influenced by age, sex, race and comorbidities. However, the general awareness pertaining to nocturia being a health issue remains low among Malaysians. The findings also highlighted the impact of nocturia on sleep and the need for nocturia education to better address this disease.

Keyphrases

lower urinary tract symptoms
benign prostatic hyperplasia
community dwelling
healthcare
risk factors
public health
mental health
physical activity
risk assessment
depressive symptoms