BMC Public Health
Stressful events linked to incontinence in women 45 and older
At least three stressful life events were associated with an 88% higher relative risk of incontinence than no events over nine years’ median follow-up.At least three stressful life events were associated with an 88% higher relative risk of incontinence than no events over nine years’ median follow-up.
Cohort · 6,337 peopleUrinary incontinence
Who was studied6,337 women aged ≥ 45 years, against women reporting no stressful life events
What changedIncontinence risk was 88% higher among women reporting at least three stressful life events than among women reporting none
The catchRecall errors in reported stressful life events could misclassify women's exposure