Nocturia in the Dutch adult population

Abstract

Objective To estimate the prevalence of nocturia in the Dutch adult population, its association with sociodemographic and health characteristics, and to assess problems experienced by persons with nocturia. Subjects and methods In spring 2001 a telephone survey was conducted among a representative sample of 4721 Dutch respondents (response 53%). Using questions from the Bristol Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire respondents were asked about having nocturia and the problems they experienced. In addition, questions were asked about sociodemographic and health characteristics. Results The prevalence of nocturia (a mean of twice or more/night) among Dutch men and women over 18 years old was 13%, standardized for age and sex.Women had nocturia more often than men (16% vs 9%) and the prevalence was positively associated with age, poor health status and use of medication. Conclusion The prevalence of nocturia in Dutch men and women differs more than reported in earlier studies. The prevalence in the Netherlands seems slightly higher than in other Western countries, but Dutch persons with nocturia report fewer problems. Nocturia does not occur in isolation and is associated with sleep disturbances. It is worthwhile for general practitioners to routinely check whether patients who contact them for lower urinary tract symptoms or sleeping disorders have nocturia.

Factors related to lower urinary tract symptoms among a sample of employed women in Taipei

“…Factors previously reported to be related to nocturia included BMI, hysterectomy, post-menopausal age, 5 caffeine consumption, 25 and factors such as hypertension, poor health status, and the use of medication. 36,37 The findings of this study are consistent with the findings in previous work that nocturia is associated with age. 36,37 In this study, the prevalence rates of nocturia increased with increasing daily caffeine consumption.…”

“…36,37 The findings of this study are consistent with the findings in previous work that nocturia is associated with age. 36,37 In this study, the prevalence rates of nocturia increased with increasing daily caffeine consumption. However, the prevalence of nocturia for teachers who did not consume caffeine was also high (n ¼ 38, 20.5%).…”

Correlates for nocturia: A review of epidemiological studies

“…[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]78,79 Many cross-sectional studies after the millennium have shown an independent association of older age with nocturia after multivariate analysis.…”

“…With regard to sex difference, there are three different findings for the prevalence of nocturia: (i) it is equal in both sexes; 14,17,20,21,26,79 (ii) it is higher in women; 15,22,23,33 and (iii) it is higher in men. 13,16,27 Tikkinen et al reported that women younger than 50 years had more nocturia than men of the same age, but that the prevalence of nocturia increased twice as rapidly in men as among women with aging.…”

“…24,59,60 van Dijk et al reported that all use of medication was significantly associated with a high prevalence of nocturia (OR = 1.91), and they also reported differences in the prevalence of nocturia for users of different drugs, ranging from 31 to 57%. 15 Hsieh et al showed a relationship between nocturia and drug allergy. 24,25 Smoking/alcohol/caffeine Cigarette smoking has a negative effect (OR = 0.72-0.8) 12,16,17,26,35 or it can have no effect 13,24,50 on the prevalence of nocturia, although one study showed a positive impact (OR = 1.4-1.8).…”