Higher Physical Activity is Associated with Reduced Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Korean Men.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Identifying and managing risk factors for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is crucial because it impacts the quality of life of elderly individuals. Lifestyle factors, including physical activity (PA), and their relationship with LUTS have not been well studied. This objective of this study was to investigate the association between PA and LUTS.

Materials and methods

A total of 7,296 men were included in this cross-sectional study. PA was quantified in metabolic equivalent (MET)-hours per week, and LUTS severity was assessed using the international prostate symptom score. Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between PA and LUTS, including voiding and storage symptoms.

Results

The average age of the participants was 57.8 years, and the pre

SUBMITTER: Hwang SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11704167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature