Stress Incontinence

NAFC is the largest and most prolific consumer education and advocacy organization dedicated to bladder and bowel health.

Stress urinary incontinence, the most prevalent form of incontinence among women, affects an estimated 15 million adult women in the U.S. 14 15 16
29% of individuals ages 60-70 experience leakage when coughing, sneezing, or laughing compared to 17% of men and women ages 30-39. A portion of these individuals also experience urge incontinence. 2
Data from an NAFC survey shows that one-fourth of women older than 17 reportedly experienced stress incontinence during the immediately preceding 30 days from being questioned. 24% of women ages 25-44 experienced symptoms compared to 33% of women ages 45-64. 2
Studies have indicated that as many as 50% of men report leakage due to SUI in the first few weeks following prostate surgery after removal of the catheter. 17 In approximately 20% of men, some degree of SUI will continue to be a significant problem one year post-surgery. 18

Updated: Dec.04.2007

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