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Infographic: Incontinence Affects Both Males and Females

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It’s an issue that many of us are embarrassed to talk about, but during Bladder Health Month, throughout the month of November, the Urology Care Foundation (UCF) hopes to shed light on the various health conditions that affect the bladder and urinary tract, including stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and incontinence.

Despite many misconceptions, loss of bladder control affects both males and females. In fact, roughly 25-million americans suffer from loss of bladder control (75-percent women and 25-percent men). During the month of November, the UCF is urging patients to learn the facts and take an active role in personal bladder health…

 

Male-Incontinence-Infographic

Source: UrogolyHealth.org 

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