%0 Journal Article %J Menopause Review/PrzeglÄ…d Menopauzalny %@ 1643-8876 %V 6 %N 4 %D 2007 %F Wilamowska2007 %T Obesity in women qualified for urodynamic study %X Obesity and urinary incontinence are serious health problems adversely affecting quality of life among women. About 15-50% of women suffer from urinary incontinence. Obesity is a health problem of over 50% of women and a risk factor for urinary incontinence. Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between obesity and urinary incontinence in a group of 105 women having urodynamic investigation. Material and methods: The study population was divided into four groups of BMI: less than 18.5; 18.5 to 24.0; 25.0 to 29.0; and 30.0 or higher. Results: Obesity was reported by 86.6% of women. Conclusions: Our investigation proved that obesity is an objective risk factor of urinary incontinence. Knowledge of urinary incontinence risk factors allows one to recognize and to treat the disease. %A Wilamowska, Agnieszka %A Sobczuk, Anna %P 204-207 %9 journal article %U https://www.termedia.pl/Obesity-in-women-qualified-for-urodynamic-study,4,8742,1,1.html