The Burden of Overactive Bladder on US Public Health
W Stuart Reynolds, Jay Fowke, Roger Dmochowski, W Stuart Reynolds, Jay Fowke, Roger Dmochowski
Abstract
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a highly prevalent symptom condition that affects millions of US men and women. Not only can the symptoms of OAB be very bothersome, but OAB can have significant detrimental effects on many aspects of individuals' lives, representing a particularly impactful health burden to quality of life and productivity. Estimates of the individual and societal costs for the management of OAB continue to rise, particularly as effective treatments remain elusive. As such, OAB represents a significant public health burden to the USA.
Keywords: Epidemiology; Health economics; Overactive bladder; Public health.
Conflict of interest statement
Conflict of Interest Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Fowke declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Source: PubMed