title: Erectile dysfunction: an overview.
abstract: Sexual function is a central part of a man's identity, helping to define who he is, and how he feels about himself. It is also a key determinant of relationship health. Erectile dysfunction (ED) threatens all of this, and is thus an important topic in male health. Erectile dysfunction is common around the world, especially in older men. Risk factors for ED overlap significantly with those for cardiovascular disease and endothelial dysfunction, especially diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Can-Med Clinical Research, Inc., 230-1641 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 5G1, Canada.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pommerville
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects