Research
Neural
Abdominal obesity is associated with frequent urinary symptoms among men without prostatectomy (OR = 2.00, 95% CI 1.47-2.72).
Healthcare providers should monitor urinary symptoms in obese men as they may indicate a higher risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Abdominal obesity was related to... frequent urinary symptoms among those without prostatectomy (OR = 2.00, 95% CI 1.47-2.72; p < 0.0001).
Why this rating
The study is based on a large cohort with clear statistical analysis.
Source
Obesity and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Edward L. Giovannucci et al. · American Journal of Epidemiology · 1994
cohort · n=25892Cited 229×
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