The role of socioeconomic status and oxidative balance score in erectile dysfunction: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a complex disorder of biopsychosocial etiology. Approximately 3%-77 % of adult men worldwide are more or less affected by ED.

Objective

This cross-sectional study investigated the association between ED and socioeconomic status (SES) based on a nationally representative adult male population.

Methods

The poverty income ratio (PIR), which refers to household income ratio to the established poverty line, was used to assess SES. Oxidative stress related to diet and lifestyle was reflected by oxidative balance score (OBS). Erectile function was evaluated using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the questionnaire, participants were divided into two groups of those without ED (always or almost always be able to erect and keep er

SUBMITTER: Fang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10679486 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature