Lower urinary tract symptoms among normal-weight, overweight, and obese palestinians: a study of prevalence and impact on the quality of life
Higher prevalence of LUTS among obese patients compared to nonobese patients was observed among the Palestinians. Obese patients reported significantly higher deterioration of the quality of life as a result of LUTS compared to nonobese patients. Urologists, nutritionists, public health specialists, and other healthcare providers should consider measures to reduce LUTS among obese patients and improve their quality of life.
Authors
- Ramzi Shawahna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2403-610X)
- Hatim Hijaz
- Riad Amer
- Yazeed Amous
- Sabreen Isefan
- Kholoud Hamarsheh
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
- National University Hospital (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Urology
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01587-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54
Funders
- An-Najah National University