A prevalence survey of erectile dysfunction in elderly male
- VernacularTitle:老年男性272名勃起功能障碍患病情况调查
- Author:
Jianhua WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Impotence;
Data collection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2000;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in elderly male and to provide the basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment of ED. Methods The questionnaire about sexual history was used, and related past history, medication and life-style were reviewed. Results Total prevalence of ED was 89.7% in the 272 elderly male persons. The prevalence of 60-years group, 70-years group and 80-88 years group was 75.9%, 78.6% and 100%, respectively. Among ED patients, 95.1% of them suffered from hypertension. Conclusions Prevalence of ED in elderly male persons is associated with the ageing and the hypertension.
