Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in adults above 50 years of age in central Kerala

Abstract

Background & objectives: The lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) represent one of the most common clinical complaints in elderly population. Approximately one in five adults report moderate-to-severe LUTS and it substantially reduces quality of life. LUTS represent an increasing problem in community because of increasing life expectancy. By assessing the magnitude of LUTS, it helps in implementing strategies enabling us to control the disease and to improve the Quality of Life (QOL) among elderly. There are few studies to assess the prevalence of LUTS in elderly population in India. With this background this present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of LUTS among adults aged above 50 years in central Kerala.