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. 1999 Nov;89(11):1745–1748. doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.11.1745

Correlates of urinary symptom scores in men.

B E Klein 1, R Klein 1, K E Lee 1, R C Bruskewitz 1
PMCID: PMC1508982  PMID: 10553401

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study determined the prevalence of urinary symptoms and their relationship to characteristics of a cohort of men in Beaver Dam, Wis, from 1993 to 1995. METHODS: A standardized questionnaire concerning urinary symptoms (the American Urological Association Urinary Symptom Questionnaire) was administered. RESULTS: All outcomes were associated with age and history of enlarged prostate. Urinary frequency (57%) and nocturia (65%) were the most common individual symptoms. Diuretic usage, diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease, and smoking were related to specific symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: While urinary symptoms are associated with age and history of enlarged prostate, symptoms may also be attributable to other diseases and exposures.

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