ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2020
Urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease: a narrative review.
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- The association of smoking with urinary and sexual function recovery following radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases · 2024Pooled it
- Beyond BMI: Visceral Fat and Comorbidities as Major Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women-A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Positive and non-linear association of sagittal abdominal diameter-to-height ratio with stress urinary incontinence in US women: evidence from NHANES 2011-2016.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
- The association of smoking with urinary and sexual function recovery following radical prostatectomy.BJU international · 2025Observational
- Association between imaging-derived fat distribution and stress urinary incontinence: a cross-sectional study in US adult women.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Pathways from Adverse Childhood Family Environment to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Impact Among Women.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2025Article
- Associations between metabolic score for visceral fat and urinary incontinence among US adult women: a population-based cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Associations of Blood and Urinary Heavy Metals with Stress Urinary Incontinence Risk Among Adults in NHANES, 2003-2018.Biological trace element research · 2025Article
- Association between urinary incontinence and mortality risk among US adults: a prospective cohort study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- What Type of Review is Yours?International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
- Incontinence Is an Independent Risk Factor for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Arthroplasty today · 2024Article
- Association of chronic conditions and physical multimorbidity with new-onset incontinence in a nationwide prospective cohort study of older adults ≥ 50 years in China.Age and ageing · 2024Article
- Adherence to Mediterranean diet and female urinary incontinence: Evidence from the NHANES database.PloS one · 2024Article
- Determinants of Urinary Incontinence and Subtypes Among the Elderly in Nursing Homes.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisUrinary incontinence (UI) has recently been associated with increased mortality. This observation deserves consideration, since UI is a frequent condition. Shared risk with cardiovascular disease and UI could offer part of the explanation.
methodsIn this narrative review, we explore the association between UI and some cardiovascular risk factors: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, tobacco smoking, alcohol, and caffeine intake. We also review the benefit of cardiovascular risk management on bladder health.
resultsBladder function is affected by many cardiovascular risk factors. They can be protective or detrimental. Obesity, diabetes, and, to a lesser extent, high blood pressure and cigarette smoking have been associated with UI in different settings, precede new onset UI in longitudinal studies, have a dose effect, and have a biologic mechanism linked with UI. Thus, UI could be considered a possible consequence of metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, prevention programs aimed at decreasing weight, quitting smoking, healthy diet, and increasing physical activity have resulted in a decreased incidence, prevalence, and severity of UI.
conclusionsKnowing the association among UI, cardiovascular risk factors, and mortality should encourage UI screening in the population as well as cardiovascular risk factor screening among patients with UI. The secondary benefit for UI could be an important motivator for increasing adherence to cardiovascular prevention programs.
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