ArticleBMJ open2019
Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) in China: results from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.
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3D-Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Microwave Needle Ablation for Men With Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Clinical Study on Prostate Thermal Vapor Ablation Guided by MRI/TRUS Fusion Imaging
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Water Vapour Thermal Therapy (Rezum) and Prostatic Urethral Lift (UroLift) in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 58 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Health-related quality of life among Chinese primary care patients with different lower urinary tract symptoms: a latent class analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2021Trial
- Association between dynamic abdominal obesity (DAO) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (lower urinary tract symptoms): evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Combined anatomical parameters predict benign prostatic hyperplasia-related lower urinary tract symptom severity: a volume-stratified study.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
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- Associations between the risk of LUTS/BPH and the number and class of chronic diseases among middle-aged and elder men.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Association of long-term exposure to air pollutants with benign prostatic hyperplasia among middle-aged and older men in China.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2025Article
- Burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Middle East and North Africa Region, 1990-2021.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Magnitude and factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia among adult male patients visiting Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital southern Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Using a two sample Mendelian randomization approach to explore the causal relationship between erectile dysfunction and lung function.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Article
- Hypoxia activates the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α/vascular endothelial growth factor pathway in a prostatic stromal cell line: A mechanism for the pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia.Current urology · 2024Article
- Life disturbance and hospital visit experiences among Chinese patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a qualitative study.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Exploring the causal relationship: bidirectional mendelian randomization study on benign prostatic hyperplasia and cardiovascular diseases.Frontiers in genetics · 2024Article
- Pretreatment of the urethral mucosa at the tip of the prostate: a retrospective review in preventing stress urinary incontinence after thulium laser enucleation of the prostate.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Depression: A Review.Health psychology research · 2023Article
- Lifestyle habits to prevent the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Analysis of Japanese nationwide datasets.Prostate international · 2022Article
- Role of α1-blockers in the current management of hypertension.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2022Review
- The placebo and nocebo effects in functional urology.Nature reviews. Urology · 2022Review
- Prevalence and associated factors of cognitive impairment among the elderly population: A nationwide cross-sectional study in China.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveRapid population ageing in China is increasing the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) among older people. The associated economic burden is increasing as well. Relevant data from China are currently insufficient.
designSecondary analysis of a cohort sample.
settingA nationally representative, cross-sectional survey-the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)-was conducted in 2011 in mainland China.
participantsThe study included individuals in the community selected from CHARLS by multistage probability sampling. A total of 5888 participants aged 50 years and above were included. OUTCOME MEASURES: Self-reported morbid state was derived from a structured questionnaire. The weighted prevalence of LUTS/BPH was estimated and stratified by age group, marital status, education level, economic level, residential area and geographical region. Multivariable weighted logistic regression was used to examine the association of socioeconomic status with the odds of BPH.
resultsThe weighted overall prevalence of LUTS/BPH was 10.66% (95% CI 9.36 to 12.12). Among individuals aged over 70 years, the prevalence was 14.67% (95% CI 11.80 to 18.09) and it increased with ageing (p<0.05). The prevalence of LUTS/BPH among subjects residing in urban areas was higher (13.55%, 95% CI 10.95 to 16.64) than those living in rural areas (8.38%, 95% CI 6.90 to 10.15). The prevalence of LUTS/BPH was lowest in the South-Central and South-West regions and highest in the North-West region.
conclusionsWe found an increasing trend of prevalence of LUTS/BPH with ageing. It varied according to marital status, socioeconomic status and geographical region.
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