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Health issues of men: prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction

SHABSIGH, R., PERELMAN, M.A., LOCKHART, D.C., LUE, T.F., BRODERICK, G.A.·2005·Journal of Urology

Abstract

PURPOSE: The Cross-National Survey on Men's Health Issues was a population based, international survey of men using the health care systems of participating countries. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) and its correlation with patient age, overall health and comorbidities were assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Men who were 20 to 75 years old in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain were recruited to participate in the study. During visits to physician offices participants completed a screening questionnaire about their overall health, and problems with prostate, urination and penile erection. Men who reported ED completed a followup questionnaire. RESULTS: A cohort of 28,691 men completed the screening questionnaire and provided their age. Respondents in the oldest age group (70 to 75 years) were at 14-fold higher relative risk for ED than respondents in the youngest age group (20 to 29 years). ED correlated positively with poor overall health, and prostate and urinary problems. The prevalence of comorbid conditions increased with ED severity. Only a small percent of men with ED (2% to 8%) were using nitrates for comorbid cardiac disorders. Approximately 10% to 20% of men were on beta-blockers. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this survey are consistent with those of other population based reports showing a high correlation between ED prevalence and patient age, and ED and lower urinary tract symptoms. The prevalence of comorbidities, such as vascular conditions, increased with ED severity, which may indicate that ED is a prognostic marker of overall health and an important medical condition.

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Authors
SHABSIGH, R., PERELMAN, M. A., LOCKHART, D. C., LUE, T. F., & BRODERICK, G. A.
Affiliations
Mayo Clinic (US)
Venue
Journal of Urology
Published
2005-08
Volume
174
Issue
2
Pages
662-667
ISSN
  • 0022-5347 (ISSN-L)
  • 1527-3792
OpenAlex
W2030051826
Cited by
126
References
18
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Urology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Hormonal and reproductive studies
Keywords
erectile dysfunction, prevalence, men's health, age, comorbidities, lower urinary tract symptoms, prostate diseases, cardiovascular disease, beta-blockers, nitrate, prognostic factors, cross-national comparison
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Humans, Erectile Dysfunction, Italy, Male, Middle Aged, Spain, United States, Comorbidity, Prevalence

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