Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction

Ansong, Kwabena; Lewis, Carol; Jenkins, Paul; Bell, Joseph

doi:10.1016/s1047-2797(00)00050-8

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“…The prevalence of erectile dysfunction ranging from 18% to 70% has been recorded worldwide. This finding was lower as compared to studies in Brazil (46.2%) [13], Nigeria (58.9%) [19], (46.9%) [29], New York City (46.3%) [11], Vietnam (66.9%) [16] and Turkey (69.2%) [17], Morocco (54%) [39]. The difference could be attributed to socio-cultural and environmental factors.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…Moreover, an age-adjusted study conducted in four countries showed a varying prevalence of erectile dysfunction ranging from 15% to 34% [9]. Furthermore, estimates of 18.4% in USA [10], 46.3% in New York state [11], 18.9% in Spain [12], 46.2% Brazil [13], 25.1% in Western Australia [14], 28.3% in China [15], 66.9% in Vietnam [16], 69.2% in Turkey [17], 18.8% in Iran [18], 58.9%in Nigeria [19],24% in Tanzania [20]and 23.5% in Egypt [21]were reported.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among the male population in Adigrat Town, Tigrai Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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Background Erectile dysfunction is one of the common sexual dysfunctions, but it is generally misunderstood as it is not a condition that threatens life. It affects an individual’s physical as well as psychosocial health and has a significant impact on sufferers and their families’ quality of life. No data are suggesting the prevalence of erectile dysfunction at the population level in Ethiopia. This research aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of erectile dysfunction among the male population. Methods We employed a community based cross-sectional study among 802 study participants. A two-stage random sampling method was used for enrolling study participants. Including the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire-5 (IIEF-5) for erectile dysfunction, data were collected using pretested and a structured questionnaire administered by an interviewer. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with erectile dysfunction. Result Out of the total of 802 individuals, 25.4%(95% CI:(22.4, 28.3%)) (n = 204) reported erectile dysfunction. The mean age of the participants was 34.3 ± 9.6 years. Age of 40years and above [AOR = 10.74, 95% CI: (7.07, 16.35)], physical inactivity [AOR = 3.62, 95% CI: (2.40, 5.45)], depression [AOR = 4.01, 95% CI: (2.22, 7.21)], poor quality of life [AOR = 1.59, 95% CI: (1.07, 2.36)] were significantly associated with erectile dysfunction. Conclusions In this study, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction was high. Therefore, it is recommended that erectile dysfunction treatment be integrated into the health care system that focuses on educating and inspiring people on healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior enhancing wellbeing.

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Erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among the male population in Adigrat Town, Tigrai Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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“…The response rate for this study was lower than hoped, but it was consistent with that of other community-based studies. 59,60 Furthermore, findings are only generalizable to ambulatory residents of urban, lower-income housing in the United States, a population that is predominantly female. We used several adapted measures of social factors (to reduce respondent burden) that may have contributed to null findings for some of the social variables.…”

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The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing

Shelton

McNeill²,

Puleo³

et al. 2011

Am J Public Health

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Objectives We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (weighted n=1635). Results Residents with smaller social networks were significantly less physically active than were residents with larger social networks (b=–1503.7; P=.01) and residents with conflicting demands were more active than were residents with none (b=601.6; P=.01), when we controlled for employment status, gender, poverty level, current health status, age, and perceived safety. Social networks were most strongly associated with physical activity among Hispanics and younger residents (aged 18–35 years). Conclusions These findings indicate that social factors, including social networks and role-related conflicting demands, may be important drivers of physical activity among low-income populations. Researchers and practitioners should consider social factors in developing multilevel physical activity interventions for this population.

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“…Ansong et al (2000) used a self-administered survey to study 5,198 randomly selected men 50–76 years of age living in four rural counties in central New York State. They found age-specific prevalence of ED of 26.0%, 34.9%, 46.9%, 57.8%, and 69.4% among men 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70–76 years of age, respectively.…”

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Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Induced by Arsenic Exposure through Well Water Consumption in Taiwan

Hsieh

Hwang²,

Hsieh³

et al. 2008

Environ Health Perspect

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BackgroundErectile dysfunction (ED) has a profound impact on the quality of life of many men. Many risk factors are associated with ED, such as aging, sex hormone levels, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Arsenic exposure could damage peripheral vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the relationship between arsenic exposure and ED has seldom been evaluated.ObjectivesIn this study we aimed to investigate whether exposure to arsenic enhances the risk of ED.MethodsWe recruited 177 males ≥ 50 years of age through health examinations conducted in three hospitals in Taiwan. We used a questionnaire (International Index of Erectile Function-5) to measure the level of erectile function. Sex hormones, including total testosterone and sex hormone–binding globulin, were determined by radioimmunoassay. We used another standardized questionnaire to collect background and behavioral information (e.g., cigarette smoking; alcohol, tea, or coffee drinking; and physical activity).ResultsThe prevalence of ED was greater in the arsenic-endemic area (83.3%) than in the non–arsenic-endemic area (66.7%). Subjects with arsenic exposure > 50 ppb had a significantly higher risk of developing ED than those with exposure ≤ 50 ppb, after adjusting for age, cigarette smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease [odds ratio (OR) = 3.4]. Results also showed that the risk of developing severe ED was drastically enhanced by arsenic exposure (OR = 7.5), after adjusting for free testosterone and traditional risk factors of ED.ConclusionsResults suggested that chronic arsenic exposure has a negative impact on erectile function.

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Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction

Cited by 76 publications

References 11 publications

Erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among the male population in Adigrat Town, Tigrai Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among the male population in Adigrat Town, Tigrai Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing

Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Induced by Arsenic Exposure through Well Water Consumption in Taiwan

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