Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among young adults: Results of a large-scale survey
Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among young adults: Results of a large-scale survey
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1743-6109.04041.x
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发表时间：
2004-11-01
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3.5
通讯作者：
Justo, Dan
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作者：
Heruti, Rafi;Shochat, Tzipi;Justo, Dan
导言。勃起功能障碍(ED)可能是潜在的系统性疾病的早期和首发症状。以色列国防军医疗服务部门为参谋定期检查中心(SPEC)的职业军人提供了一项筛查计划，旨在及早发现发病率。对这些男性引入了性人类调查表(Shim)问卷，以确定勃起功能障碍，为患有勃起功能障碍的男性提供适当的治疗选择，并调查淋巴系统疾病。瞄准。提供有关勃起功能障碍在大规模青壮年人群中流行的流行病学数据。方法：研究方法。年龄在25-50岁的受试者正在SPEC接受例行检查。记录和记录血液样本、生理测量、人口统计变量、关于健康状况和吸烟习惯的信息。采用Shim自填式问卷对勃起功能障碍进行评定。结果。2001-2003年间，有11,914名男性向SPEC报告(平均年龄34.8-7.1岁)。有5,836人选择回答SHIM问卷，依从性为48.9%。根据Shim评分，至少三分之一的男性(26.9%)患有勃起功能障碍(轻度、中度和重度分别为19%、7%和1%)。勃起功能障碍在年轻人中也很普遍：22。40岁以下的男性中有1%的人有较低的Shim评分(<；21)。ED的严重程度与年龄、糖尿病有关。结论。根据这些结果，我们得出结论，勃起功能障碍在年轻人中也是一个主要的健康问题。将有关性健康的问题纳入常规检查可能会鼓励更多的男性寻求治疗，不仅是为了勃起功能障碍，也是为了治疗潜在的疾病。
Introduction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be an early and first sign of an underlying systemic disease. A screening program is offered by the Medical services of the Israel Defense Force for career servicemen at the Staff Periodic Examination Center (SPEC) aimed at early detection of morbidity The Sexual Human Inventory for Males (SHIM) questionnaire was introduced to these men in order to identify ED, to offer men with ED suitable treatment options, and to investigate underlymg systemic diseases. Aim. To provide epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of ED among a large-scale young adult population. Methods. Subjects aged 25-50 years are undergoing a routine check-up at SPEC. Blood samples, physiological measures, demographic variables, information on health status and smoking habits are recorded and documented. The SHIM self-administrated questionnaire was used to characterize ED. Results. During 2001-2003, 11,914 males reported to SPEC (average age 34.8 7.1 years). Five thousand eight hundred thirty-six of them chose to answer the SHIM questionnaire (compliance of 48.9%). According to the SHIM scores, at least one out of three men (26.9%) suffered from ED (19 %, 7 %, and I % had mild, moderate, and severe ED, respectively). ED was prevalent also among young adults: 22. 1 % of males under-40 had low SHIM scores (< 2 1). Severity of ED correlated with age and diabetes mellitus. Conclusion. In light of these results, we conclude that ED is a major health concern among young men as well. Incorporating questions regarding sexual health in a routine check-up may encourage more men to seek treatment, not only for ED, but also for underlying diseases.