Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence has been studied in 3 papers since 2016: 2 observational studies in people, 1 review; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Apr 8, 2026: “Urinary Incontinence and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies”.
3 papers study it3 findingsUpdated
See all 3 papers on urinary incontinence
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“UI was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07-1.34)”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funders: Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and 2 more
- Humans2
What is urinary incontinence linked with?
3Studies link urinary incontinence with 3 measures: mortality, history of falls and grip strength.
Mortality
upin humans1HR 1.2
1 study
Mortality
upin humans1HR 1.2
Urinary incontinence is linked with a higher risk of mortality in humans (HR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07-1.34).
“UI was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07-1.34)”
Humansn = 82,739
Neurourology and urodynamics
History of falls
mixedin humans1
1 study
History of falls
mixedin humans1
Urinary incontinence is associated with history of falls in humans (P = 0.02).
“Urinary incontinence was associated with grip strength and history of falls (P = 0.01, 0.02, respectively).”
Humansn = 404
Association between urinary incontinence and physical frailty in Korea
Australasian journal on ageing
Grip strength
mixedin humans1
1 study
Grip strength
mixedin humans1
Urinary incontinence is associated with grip strength in humans (P = 0.01).
“Urinary incontinence was associated with grip strength and history of falls (P = 0.01, 0.02, respectively).”
Humansn = 404
Association between urinary incontinence and physical frailty in Korea
Australasian journal on ageing