Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence Among Adult U.S. Women Has Increased

Ghetti, Chiara MD

Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

OB/GYN Clinical Alert 39(6):p 43-44, October 2022.

SYNOPSIS: The updated prevalence of urinary incontinence using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data is 60% in community dwelling women, which is an increase from prior estimates.

SOURCE: Patel UJ, et al. Updated prevalence of urinary incontinence in women: 2015-2018 national population-based survey data. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2022;28:181-187.