Female urinary incontinence and obesity assessed by anthropometry and dual ‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry: Analysis from the 2008–09 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

ConclusionObesity parameters obtained using DEXA are closely related to UI. Of these parameters, the trunk fat/leg fat ratio is the strongest in predicting the presence of UI. In addition, the present study has found a novel trunk fat/leg fat ratio cut‐off value for defining obesity related to the UI.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - November 9, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yeon Won Park, Jun Ho Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research