Frequency and severity of lower urinary tract symptomatology related to prostate disease in a mexican population

Objective: To evaluate the frequency and severity of prostate symptoms in men aged 40-70 years in Tabasco, Mexico, where the lack of local data limits prevention strategies and early detection of pathologies such as prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study (February-August 2024) of 383 randomly selected men. The International Prostate Symptom Scale (IPSS) and a socio-demographic questionnaire were used. Data were analyzed with SPSS v25 using descriptive statistics and Spearman correlation. Results: 79.1 % of participants reported at least one lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) in the last month, with nocturia (26.4 %) and urinary frequency (46 %) being the most common. Symptoms were mild in 54 %, moderate in 31.2 % and severe in 7 %. Age showed a positive correlation with symptom severity (0.186, p<0.001), whereas medical history (hypertension: 20.9 %, diabetes: 16.7 %) showed a negative correlation (-0.265, p<0.001). 44.9 % had no relevant medical history. Conclusions: The high prevalence of LUTS in Tabasco highlights the need for educational campaigns and free screening to reduce underdiagnosis and associated mortality. The association with age and comorbidities reinforces the importance of addressing these factors in public health strategies.