Research Article: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Life of Female Urinary Incontinence: An Epidemiological Survey of Women in a Region of Southeastern China
Introduction:
The International Continence Society (ICS) defines urinary incontinence (UI) as “any complaint of involuntary leakage of urine”. The subtypes of UI are distinguished by the accompanying symptoms, including Stress UI (SUI), which refers to “involuntary leakage of urine on effort or exertion or on sneezing or coughing”, and Urgency UI (UUI), which is “involuntary leakage of urine accompanied by or immediately preceded by urgency”. Women who have both SUI and UUI are diagnosed with mixed UI (MUI). UI can cause…
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