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New-onset incontinence and markers of frailty: Data from the Hispanic Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly

Miles, T. P., Palmer, R. F., Espino, D. V., Mouton, C. P., Lichtenstein, M. J., Markides, K. S.·2001·The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence in older adults has many distinct etiologies and is associated with lower self-reported health. However, it is unclear whether the new onset of urinary incontinence marks newly emergent frailty. METHODS: Using a longitudinal population-based survey of older Mexican Americans (N = 2660) across five south-western states, this study compared the strength of association between markers of physical frailty such as activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and performance (timed walk, timed chair rise, and tandem balance) with baseline incontinence (prevalent disease) and new-onset incontinence (incident disease). RESULTS: We found that 14.1% of the participants (n = 329) were incontinent at baseline (prevalent cases) and 11.6% (n = 208) were newly incontinent 2 years later (incident cases). Controlling for other covariates, prevalent incontinence was only associated with a 60% increased risk of having difficulty walking 8 ft. Incident incontinence was associated with a twofold increased risk of impairment in ADLs and IADLs, and poor performance on all three physical measures. CONCLUSIONS: Incident incontinence is associated with an increased risk of more global functional impairment. Thus, incident disease may be an important early marker for signaling the onset of frailty among persons who become incontinent after the age of 65 years.

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Authors
Miles, T. P., Palmer, R. F., Espino, D. V., Mouton, C. P., Lichtenstein, M. J., & Markides, K. S.
Affiliations
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (US)
Corresponding author
Miles, T. P.
Venue
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
Published
2001-01-01
Volume
56
Issue
1
Pages
M19-M24
ISSN
  • 1079-5006 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-535X
OpenAlex
W2126682523
Cited by
68
References
26
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FWCI
2.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journals of Gerontology Series A (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (n01ag002102-013, n01ag002103-000)
  • National Institute on Aging (N01AG2102, 5R01AG 10939-08, N01‐AG‐2103, R01AG010939)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Keywords
urinary incontinence, frailty, older adults, Mexican Americans, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, functional disability, timed walk, physical performance, incident disease
MeSH terms
Aged, Female, Health Status Indicators, Humans, Life Style, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Mexico, Urinary Incontinence, Southwestern United States, Biomarkers, Frail Elderly, Mexican Americans, Age of Onset

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