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Genetic influences are important for most but not all lower urinary tract symptoms: a population-based survey in a cohort of adult Swedish twins.
European urology - 1 Jun 2011
Wennberg Anna-Lena, Altman Daniel, Lundholm Cecilia, Klint Asa, Iliadou Anastasia, Peeker Ralph, Fall Magnus, Pedersen Nancy L, Milsom Ian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The relative importance of genetic and environmental factors for the occurrence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To (1) estimate the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), overactive bladder (OAB), and other LUTS and (2) to assess the heritability of these symptoms. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sectional survey of LUTS in a national population-based...
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