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Learn More: Incontinence and Overactive Bladder

How Common Are Incontinence and Overactive Bladder?

If you're living with incontinence or overactive bladder (OAB), you're not alone. It's estimated that in the U.S.:

  • Overactive bladder affects 33 million people (that's equal to the population of New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts combined).
  • Incontinence affects 17 million people (that's equal to the entire population of Florida).

Whom Does It Affect?

Women are twice as likely as men to have bladder problems, but the reality is that both men and women can be affected.

Read on for information about symptoms.

Reviewed by RealAge Staff: September, 2009
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