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What exactly is incontinence?
The involuntary loss of urine/feces that is sufficient to cause adverse social or hygienic consequences.
Direct and Indirect medical costs related to Urinary Incontinence are estimated at more than $32 billion annually in the United States
50%-60% of nursing facility residents suffer from Urinary Incontinence
Genuine stress incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence, affecting an estimated 25 million people in the United States, according to the National Association for Continence (NAFC)
As many as 75 to 80 percent of people who have urinary incontinence are women, according to the NAFC. Research indicates that one in four women over the age of 18 experience at least occasional episodes of urine leakage.
The risk of developing urinary incontinence increases with age
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Many different contributors:AgeChildbirthDiabetes, neurological
diseases and nerve injuryPelvic surgery or prostate
surgeryEnlarged prostate in menPelvic organ prolapsed in
womenLifestyle factors
Types of Incontinence
Six major types of incontinence:
Urge
Stress Mixed
Overflow
Total
Functional
Urge, stress and mixed are the most common, together accounting for more than 80% of all
incontinence
Help is here!
Sleep Solutions Home Medical offers various high-quality incontinence products. Whether your looking for basic or stylish incontinence we can always meet your needs.
Ordering Information
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and worry-free!
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