Urinary Incontinence (UI) is more prevalent in older men than in younger men, with estimates ranging between 21% and 32% in those aged 65 and above. According to Olagundoye, O. et al.’s 2023 scoping review, “A scoping review of risk factors for urinary incontinence in older men,” UI is commonly under-reported and under-treated in older men, with calls for more targeted research focusing on this specific group.
And as per another study by Nitti, Victor W.’s 2001 article “The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence” in Reviews in Urology, the prevalence of incontinence is relatively low early in life for women but peaks around menopause and then increases steadily between the ages of 60 and 80 years.
Addressing incontinence in older adults is crucial, not only to improve their quality of life but also to prevent associated complications such as skin irritation, infections, and falls.
