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  2. Urinary incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Globally, up to 35% of the population over the age of 60 years is estimated to be incontinent. [73] In 2014, urinary leakage affected between 30% and 40% of people over 65 years of age living in their own homes or apartments in the U.S. [ 74 ] Twenty-four percent of older adults in the U.S. have moderate or severe urinary incontinence that ...

  3. Incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Incontinence or Incontinent may refer to: Urinary incontinence, the most commonly occurring type of incontinence, the involuntary excretion of urine; Fecal incontinence, the involuntary excretion of bowel contents; Lack of moderation or self-control, especially related to sexual desire - see Incontinence (philosophy)

  4. Fecal incontinence - Wikipedia

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    those incontinent to formed stool (complete incontinence). [ 36 ] The fecal incontinence severity index is based on four types of leakage (gas, mucus, liquid stool, solid stool) and five frequencies (once to three times per month, once per week, twice per week, once per day, twice or more per day).

  5. Incontinence underwear - Wikipedia

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    Incontinence underwear (or Convenience Underwear in more updated terminology) [citation needed] is a type of reusable undergarment designed to absorb urine. It provides an alternative to traditional disposable incontinence products, which are often bulky and plastic-based.

  6. Functional incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Functional incontinence can also occur at any age in circumstances where there is no underlying medical problem. For example, a person may recognise the need to urinate but are unable to do so because there is no toilet or suitable alternative nearby or access to a toilet is restricted or prohibited.

  7. Stress incontinence - Wikipedia

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    In women, pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, and menopause often contribute to stress incontinence by causing weakness to the pelvic floor or damaging the urethral sphincter, leading to its inadequate closure, and hence the leakage of urine.

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