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Prevalence of fecal incontinence at least monthly by age
| Age (years) | N | Liquid stool, n (%) | Solid stool, n (%) | Liquid or solid stool, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62–64 | 7,985 | 473 (5.9) | 382 (4.8) | 717 (9.0) |
| 65–69 | 16,118 | 1086 (6.7) | 931 (5.8) | 1669 (10.4) |
| 70–74 | 15,301 | 1103(7.2) | 823 (5.4) | 1563 (10.2) |
| 75–79 | 12,380 | 1080 (8.7) | 896 (7.2) | 1588(12.8) |
| 80–84 | 9,716 | 928 (9.6) | 869 (8.9) | 1421 (14.6) |
| 85–87 | 3,059 | 328 (10.7) | 348(11.4) | 521 (17.0) |
