{"id":7317,"date":"2023-01-16T15:40:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/?p=7317"},"modified":"2024-06-20T08:38:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:38:35","slug":"prevalence-urinary-incontinence-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/prevalence-urinary-incontinence-us.html","title":{"rendered":"The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\">Incontinence, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\">loss of bladder function, is a condition that over 25 million Americans face. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\">According to a recent NHANES survey, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228843278 BCX0\">36% of Americans reported involuntary urinary leakage at least less than once a month, 25% reported at least a few times a month, 14% reported at least a few times a week, and 8% reported involuntary urinary leakage every day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-1536x912.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-200x119.png 200w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-400x238.png 400w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-600x356.png 600w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-800x475.png 800w, https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/U.S.-Incontinence-Severity-and-Rates-1200x713.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this study, we examined incontinence rates among adults in the US to assess the impact of gender, age, and weight on the individual\u2019s likelihood of suffering from incontinence during their lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key findings<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American women are two times more likely to experience involuntary urine loss in their lifetime. 23% of American men and 48% of American women reported incontinence. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Americans age, the chance of facing incontinence increases. 30% of Americans below 65 years old reported involuntary urine loss, which increased to 55% for the population above 65 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Analysis showed that weight and incontinence increase together. While 28% of Americans who are not overweight reported incontinence, 43% of Americans in the overweight population reported incontinence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Incontinence Types<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urinary incontinence is a common condition that affects people of all ages. There are several different types of urinary incontinence, each with its own set of symptoms and causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Stress incontinence<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> occurs when there is an unintentional leakage of urine when you exert pressure on your bladder, such as when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or lift something heavy. Stress incontinence is often caused by weakened pelvic muscles, which can be due to many reasons, such as pregnancy, childbirth, or other factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Urge incontinence<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the involuntary loss of urine after a sudden urge to urinate. This type of incontinence can be caused by a minor condition, such as a urinary tract infection, or a more severe condition, such as a neurological disorder or diabetes. People experiencing urge incontinence may need to urinate often, including throughout the night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Overflow incontinence<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is characterized by frequent or constant dribbling of urine due to a bladder that doesn\u2019t empty completely. This type of incontinence can be caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract or a problem with the muscles that control the bladder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Functional incontinence<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> refers to a type of urinary incontinence that is caused by a physical or mental impairment. This type of incontinence can occur when a person is not able to make it to the toilet in time due to a physical or mental impairment, such as arthritis, dementia, or spinal cord injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{'335552541':1,'335559684':-2,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'\uf0b7','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Mixed incontinence<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a combination of stress, urge, overflow, or functional incontinence. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:4px;}<\/style>\n<p><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/incontinence\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Shop Incontinence Products<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This analysis is based on data from the survey collected by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the United States between 2017 and 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incontinence, the loss of bladder function, is a condition that over 25 million Americans face. According to a recent NHANES survey, 36% of Americans reported involuntary urinary leakage at least less than once a month, 25% reported at least a few times a month, 14% reported at least a few times a week, and 8% [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7320,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthcare-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7317"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7892,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317\/revisions\/7892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}