Overactive bladder symptom severity is associated with falls in community-dwelling adults: LOHAS study.

ABSTRACT: To examine the association between overactive bladder (OAB) symptom severity and falls and the contribution of OAB symptoms to falls in a community-dwelling population. Cross-sectional study. 2 Japanese municipalities. A total of 2505 residents aged over 40 years, who participated in health check-ups conducted in 2010. OAB symptom assessed via overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS) was divided into six categories based on distribution and Japanese clinical guidelines. Mobility problems and depressive symptoms were assessed via the Timed Up and Go test and the short form of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, respectively. Self-reported any fall and frequent fall (≥2) over the 1-month period. Independent contributions to any fall and frequent falls were assessed via log

SUBMITTER: Kurita N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3646169 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature