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Jia Y, Yang F, Dong X, Zhou L, Long H. Association between nocturia and serum albumin in the U.S. adults from NHANES 2005-2012. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0308980. [PMID: 39146317 PMCID: PMC11326611 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nocturia, a prevalent chronic condition, impacts individuals' quality of life but remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess the association between serum albumin levels and nocturia. METHODS Based on the analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database (2005-2012), our study included a total of 6345 adults (≥20 years old). Nocturia was defined as ≥2 nocturnal voiding episodes. Logistic regression and smooth curve fitting analyzed the linear and nonlinear correlations between serum albumin and nocturia, with subgroup analysis. RESULTS Among 6345 participants, 1821 (28.7%) experienced nocturia. Logistic regression analysis revealed a linear negative correlation between serum albumin and nocturia risk (OR = 0.9549, 95% CI = 0.9280 ~ 0.9827, P = 0.002). Even after quartile division of serum albumin concentration, this correlation persisted within each group, and a smooth curve fitting validated the nonlinear negative correlation between the two. Subgroup analysis further demonstrated significant impacts of body mass index (BMI), alcohol consumption, and age on this association. CONCLUSION This cross-sectional study indicated that higher serum albumin levels were associated with a reduced risk of nocturia in U.S. adults aged 20 and older, highlighting the importance of serum albumin in the prevention and treatment of nocturia and providing clinical guidance.
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- Yangtao Jia
- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Jia Y, Ca J, Yang F, Dong X, Zhou L, Long H. Association between family income to poverty ratio and nocturia in adults aged 20 years and older: A study from NHANES 2005-2010. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303927. [PMID: 38768158 PMCID: PMC11104595 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nocturia, the most common lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS), significantly impacts socioeconomic factors and individuals' quality of life and is closely related to many diseases. This study utilized data from NHANES 2005-2010 to explore the relationship between family income to poverty ratio (PIR) and the presence of nocturia symptoms in adults aged 20 or older in the United States. METHODS Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2005-2010, including 6,662 adults aged 20 or older, were utilized for this cross-sectional study. The baseline data was used to display the distribution of each characteristic visually. Multiple linear regression and smooth curve fitting were used to study the linear and non-linear correlations between PIR and nocturia. Subgroup analysis and interaction tests were conducted to examine the stability of intergroup relationships. RESULTS Out of the 6,662 adult participants aged 20 or older, 1,300 households were categorized as living in poverty, 3,671 households had a moderate income, and 1,691 households were classified as affluent. Among these participants, 3,139 individuals experienced nocturia, representing 47.12% of the total, while 3,523 individuals were nocturia-free, constituting 52.88% of the total population. After adjusting for all other covariates, it was found that PIR was significantly negatively correlated with nocturia (OR: 0.875, 95%CI: 0.836-0.916 P<0.0001). This trend persisted when PIR was divided into three groups (PIR <1, PIR 1-4, PIR > 4) or quartiles. There was a non-linear negative correlation between PIR and nocturia. CONCLUSION Our findings indicated that lower PlR was associated with a higher risk of nocturia in adults aged 20 or older in the United States. These findings highlight the importance of considering socioeconomic factors in preventing and managing nocturia. Nonetheless, further exploration of the causal nexus between these factors was precluded due to the constraints of a cross-sectional design.
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- Yangtao Jia
- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, People’s Republic of China
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Lee YJ, Park J. Sex differences in lower urinary tract symptoms of Korean workers: Prevalence, mental health, and associated factors. Prev Med Rep 2023; 36:102470. [PMID: 37886724 PMCID: PMC10598045 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Objectives Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in workers can aggravate mental health, lower quality of life, and decrease work productivity. We aimed to examine the prevalence of LUTS, sex-related differences in LUTS, mental health of workers with LUTS, and factors associated with LUTS in Korean workers. Methods This cross-sectional study included 192 workers from D city and the Gyeongbuk province of South Korea. LUTS were measured using self-reported questionnaires, and mental health was assessed for anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. Differences in characteristics between workers with and without LUTS were analyzed using the chi-square test or independent t-test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with LUTS. Results Urinary urgency (UU) was significantly more prevalent in men than in women; however, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) was more prevalent in women than in men. The average anxiety and perceived stress scores were significantly higher in men with UU than in men without UU. Men with hypertension or nocturia were more likely to have UU than those without hypertension or nocturia. The anxiety scores significantly increased the odds of UU in men. Advanced age significantly increased the odds of SUI in women. Blue-collar female workers were more likely to develop SUI than their white-collar counterparts. Conclusions Our study highlighted the prevalence and burden of LUTS among workers. Occupational health providers need to regularly assess workers' bladder storage problems and provide manageable interventions for UU in men and SUI in women.
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- Young Joo Lee
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu, Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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Cheng MC, Liu SP, Chuang YC, Hsu KCP, Chow PM. Prevalence and impacts of male urinary incontinence on quality of life, mental health, work limitation, and health care seeking in China, Taiwan, and South Korea (LUTS Asia): Results from a cross-sectional, population-based study. Investig Clin Urol 2022; 63:71-82. [PMID: 34983125 PMCID: PMC8756147 DOI: 10.4111/icu.20210259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Male urinary incontinence (UI) is a global health issue associated with bothersome symptoms which affect daily life. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of male UI in China, Taiwan, and South Korea and to determine if UI is an independent risk factor affecting the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), mental health, work limitations, and healthcare seeking behavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS A post-hoc analysis was conducted on the LUTS Asia database which was collated from a cross-sectional, population-based internet survey in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Prevalence of male UI was assessed, and the effect on HRQoL, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) depression and anxiety scores, work performance, and healthcare seeking behaviors was determined using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS A total of 4,076 male participants were surveyed. Prevalence of male UI was 17.3%. UI adversely affected the HRQoL in both physical and mental domains. Both multivariate and univariate analyses showed that male UI could be correlated with a negative effect on the HADS anxiety and depression scores. Multivariate analysis suggested that work difficulties were correlated to the presence of UI. Up to 28% of participants who reported urge UI only did not adopt any management measures. CONCLUSIONS UI is common in men over 40 years and adversely impacts HRQoL. It is an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression and may cause significant work limitations. Despite these negative effects, many men still do not seek any intervention.
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- Ming-Chieh Cheng
- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Astellas Pharma Taiwan, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Effective management of male lower urinary tract symptoms in primary care. Br J Gen Pract 2021; 71:388-389. [PMID: 34446403 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp21x716789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Willadsen TG, Siersma V, Nicolaisdottir DR, Jarbol D, Guassora AD, Reventlow S, Køster-Rasmussen R. Symptom burden in multimorbidity: a population-based combined questionnaire and registry study from Denmark. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e041877. [PMID: 33849847 PMCID: PMC8051398 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patients with multimorbidity may carry a large symptom burden. Symptoms are often what drive patients to seek healthcare and they also assist doctors with diagnosis. We examined whether symptom burden is additive in people with multimorbidity compared with people with a single morbidity. DESIGN This is a longitudinal cohort study drawing on questionnaire and Danish national registry data. Multimorbidity was defined as having diagnoses from at least two out of ten morbidity groups. Associations between morbidity groups and symptom burden were estimated with multivariable models. PARTICIPANTS In 2012, 47 452 participants from the Danish Symptom Cohort answered a questionnaire about symptoms (36 symptoms in total), including whether symptoms were affecting their daily activities (impairment score) and their worries about present symptoms (worry score) (the highest score among the 36 symptoms on a 0-4 scale). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The primary outcome was symptom burden. RESULTS Participants without morbidity reported 4.77 symptoms (out of 36 possible). Participants with one, two or three morbidities reported more symptoms than patients without morbidity (0.95 (CI 0.86 to 1.03), 1.87 (CI 1.73 to 2.01) and 2.89 (CI 2.66 to 3.12), respectively). Furthermore, they reported a higher impairment score (0.36 (0.32 to 0.39), 0.65 (0.60 to 0.70) and 1.06 (0.98 to 1.14)) and a higher worry score (0.34 (0.31 to 0.37), 0.62 (0.57 to 0.66) and 1.02 (0.94 to 1.10)) than participants without morbidity. In 45 possible combinations of multimorbidity (participants with two morbidities), interaction effects were additive in 37, 41 and 36 combinations for the number of symptoms, impairment score and worry score, respectively. CONCLUSION Participants without morbidity reported a substantial number of symptoms. Having a single morbidity or multimorbidity resulted in approximately one extra symptom for each extra morbidity. In most combinations of multimorbidity, symptom burden was additive.
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Research Unit for General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lin YF, Lin YC, Wu IC, Chang YH. Urinary incontinence and its association with socioeconomic status among middle-aged and older persons in Taiwan: A population-based study. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 21:245-253. [PMID: 33325117 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to explore the association between socioeconomic status and urinary incontinence (UI). METHODS We used data from the three waves of the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging. This study included 2458 women and 2866 men aged ≥50 years. We used logistic random effects models to examine the associations of interest, adjusting for demographics, health-related behaviors, disability, number of health conditions and prostate problems for men and numbers of children for women. RESULTS In adjusted analysis, women with secondary education least frequently reported UI compared with women with no formal education (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.41, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.22-0.79). Those with severe economic hardships (vs those with no economic hardships) had an increased risk of UI among men and women (AOR 2.71, 95% CI 1.72-4.25 and AOR 1.94, 95% CI 1.31-2.88, respectively). Compared with men doing mentally demanding jobs, service workers/salesperson and retired men were more prone to UI (AOR 2.67, 95% CI 1.14-6.36 and AOR 2.41, 95% CI 1.19-4.87, respectively). Further analysis showed that the associations of economic hardship with UI were attenuated when adjusting for access to healthcare. CONCLUSION No formal education in women and severe economic hardship in both the sexes were associated with an increased risk of UI among middle-aged and older persons. The disparities should be taken into account in interventions for prevention, treatment and management of UI. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 245-253.
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- Yi-Fang Lin
- Taichung East District Branch, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Knudsen MM, Balasubramaniam K, Haastrup PF, Jarbøl DE, Rasmussen S. Involvement of personal and professional relations among men bothered by lower urinary tract symptoms: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:868. [PMID: 32503507 PMCID: PMC7275308 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08992-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among men worldwide and despite frequently of benign origin, the symptoms often influence quality of life. Most men experiencing LUTS manage their symptoms in private settings without consulting their general practitioner (GP). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify who in the personal and professional relations Danish men discussed their bothersome LUTS with, to analyse factors associated with discussing LUTS with personal and professional relations, and to analyse how having a social network influenced healthcare seeking. Methods A nationwide population-based, cross-sectional survey representative of the Danish population. A total of 46,647 randomly selected men aged 20+ were invited to participate. Data were collected in 2012. The main outcome measures were odds ratios between involvement of personal and professional relations, GP contact and different characteristics (age, number of symptoms, available social network, and involvement of personal relations) among men experiencing bothersome LUTS. We used multivariate logistic regression models. Results Overall, 22,297 men completed the questionnaire. Of those, 4885 (21.9%) had experienced at least one LUTS, 23.5% had not discussed their symptoms with either personal nor professional relations and 59.1% had not discussed their LUTS with any professional relation. The symptoms were most often discussed with personal relations, primarily the spouse/partner who was involved in more than half of the cases. Odds of consulting the GP, another doctor and other healthcare professionals were two to four-fold higher when the symptoms were discussed with a personal relation. Having an available social network was significantly associated with lower odds of consulting the GP regarding frequent urination. Conclusions Despite the high prevalence of bothersome LUTS more than one-fifth of men did not discuss their symptoms with either personal nor professional relations, and more than half did not discuss the symptoms with any professional relations. Discussing the symptoms with personal relations was generally associated with higher odds of seeking professional help, and for frequent urination, having an available social network was associated with lower odds of consulting the GP. The results may be useful for detecting and treating men bothered by LUTS.
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
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Rubach A, Balasubramaniam K, Elnegaard S, Larsen SE, Jarbøl DE. Barriers to health care seeking with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms among men-a nationwide study. Fam Pract 2019; 36:743-750. [PMID: 31038698 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmz019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of men who report urological symptoms of extreme concern or influence on daily activities do not contact their general practitioner (GP). No previous study on barriers to health care seeking with lower urinary tract symptoms in men has been carried out in a population-based setting. OBJECTIVES (i) To examine associations between different types of lower urinary tract symptoms and barriers to contact a GP in men with urological symptoms reported to be of concern or influencing daily activity (termed 'bothersome'); (ii) to examine associations between age and barriers to health care seeking in men with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. STUDY DESIGN A population-based cross-sectional study design. METHODS A total of 48 910 men aged 20 or older were randomly selected from the general Danish population. Data was collected in 2012. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios for reporting different barriers to health care seeking with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms according to age and urological symptom. RESULTS A total of 23 240 men participated. Among men aged 20-39 years who reported bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms, the proportion who did not contact their GP ranged from 73.4% (incontinence) to 84.5% (nocturia). Men younger than 60 years of age had significantly higher odds for reporting any barriers to health care seeking compared to older men. The odds for reporting each of the barriers differed significantly according to the different urological symptoms. CONCLUSION Younger men more often report barriers to health care seeking, but the barriers differ between the different urological symptoms.
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- Ann Rubach
- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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