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Urinary Incontinence

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Urinary incontinence poses a major problem for the elderly. Afflicting 15% to 30% of older people living at home, one-third of those in acute-care settings, and half of those in nursing homes,1,2 it predisposes to rashes, pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections, urosepsis, falls, and fractures.1,2 It is also associated with embarrassment, stigmatization, isolation, depression, and risk of institutionalization,3,4 as well as caregiver burden and depression.5 Finally, it cost more than $10 billion to manage in America in 1987,6 exceeding the amount devoted to dialysis and coronary artery bypass surgery combined.

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  1. The Henry L. Schwartz Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, 10029-6574, New York, NY, USA

    Christine K. Cassel M.D. (Professor and Chairman) & Diane E. Meier M.D. (Associate Professor) (Professor and Chairman) &  (Associate Professor)

  2. Center for Study of Aging and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Duke University Medical Center, 27710, Durham, NC, USA

    Harvey J. Cohen M.D. (Director) (Director)

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  4. Gerontology Division, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 02115, Boston, MA, USA

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