title: Epidemiology of prostatic disorders in the city of Barcelona.
abstract: Although disorders of the prostate are among the most prevalent problems in elderly males, little is known about their epidemiological characteristics. The 1986 Barcelona Health Interview Survey (BHIS), a cross-sectional study of a random sample of the noninstitutionalized population of the city, was used to estimate the prevalence of prostatic disorders (PD) and to analyse sociodemographic characteristics, self-perceived health, and use of health services among males reporting PD. Ninety-eight out of 1218 males over 45 years old (8%) reported having PD, the prevalence increasing substantially with age. A pattern of increasing prevalence with decreasing occupational class was found. As compared to subjects not reporting PD, individuals reporting PD reported slightly more restricted activity days (prevalence odds ratio [POR] = 1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.52-2.80), more chronic disorders (POR = 4.75; 95% CI: 2.04-13.53), and worse self-perceived health (POR = 1.55; 95% CI: 0.92-2.58). Medical visits and hospitalizations were also higher in the prostatic group (P < 0.05). Men reporting PD appear to constitute a subgroup with increased morbidity and health services use.
authors: Departament d'Epidemiologia i Salut Pública, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Fernandez
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Porta
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Alonso
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Antó
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014505:Urban Population