Non-linear Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Korean Males

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Korean males. This study was conducted on males aged ≥50 years who participated in the 2011 Korean Community Health Survey. LUTS severity was assessed using the K...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of preventive medicine and public health 2019, 52(3), , pp.147-153
Hauptverfasser:	Choi, Chang Kyun, Kim, Sun A, Jeong, Ji-An, Kweon, Sun-Seog, Shin, Min-Ho
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology Body Mass Index Correlation of Data Cross-Sectional Studies Exercise - psychology Health surveys Humans Lower urinary tract symptoms Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - diagnosis Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - epidemiology Male Middle Aged Original Prevalence Republic of Korea - epidemiology Smoking - epidemiology 예방의학
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Zusammenfassung:	The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Korean males. This study was conducted on males aged ≥50 years who participated in the 2011 Korean Community Health Survey. LUTS severity was assessed using the Korean version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire, and was dichotomized as severe (IPSS >19) and non-severe (IPSS ≤19). BMI was divided into 6 categories:
ISSN:	1975-8375 2233-4521
DOI:	10.3961/JPMPH.18.259