Abstract
Objective To investigate the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH)and its relative factors in rural areas of Tianjin in 2008. Methods Eight hundred and sixty-four candi- dates were randomly selected from voluntary male population aged 50 years and above,832 of those were included in the study.and 32 were rejected because of incomplete data,unwillingness to be sub- iected to examination and other reasons.Blood samples were taken from all participants,and a ques- tionnaire and medical examination including DRE,transabdominal ultrasonographic examinaition were Derformed. Results The prevalence of BPH was found to be 66.9%(557/832)with an increase with aging(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis shows obesity and irregular diet were protective fae- tors.and age,high annual income were risk factors for BPH(P<0.05).Only 43.0%village men know a little about BPH,and the awareness level had close correlation with education level,previous BPH treatment experience(P<0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of BPH is rising in the rural ar- eas of Tianjin.BMI,irregulare diet,age,annual income,and testosterone are strongly related to sub- jects with BPH. Key words: Prostatic hyperplasia Prevalence; Factor analysis,statistical; Rural population
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