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A large epidemiologic study of Korean children to determine the prevalence of OAB was recently performed by the Korean Enuresis Association. We totally agree with the possibility of the underestimation of OAB prevalence in older Korean children resulting from the bias of the questionnaire used in the survey. Additionally, during our study, we strongly considered the questions of the most pertinent definition or main symptom to correctly reflect OAB in children and whether we were correctly using the terminology of lower urinary tract function and malfunction in children. The Standardization Committee of the International Children's Continence Society (ICCS) recently reported the standardization of terminology of lower urinary tract function in children. I think it is best for us to follow the standardization of terminology recommended by the ICCS. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overactive Bladder in Korean Children 5-13 Years Old: A Nationwide Multicenter StudyUrologyVol. 73Issue 1PreviewTo estimate the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) in Korean children, 5-13 years of age, and to assess the associated factors for OAB. Full-Text PDF Editorial CommentUrologyVol. 73Issue 1PreviewCurrently, very few epidemiologic studies of children have been done to determine the prevalence of OAB. This large study of Korean children reaffirms that a high percentage of children have this problem. According to the authors, the incidence decreases with age; however, has this been noted in other studies? In this study, the questionnaire was completed by the parents. Although this might be fine for younger children, we know that once children have been potty trained, the parents often underestimate the problems with constipation and incontinence. Full-Text PDF