The researchers examined data from 14,759 non-institutionalized adults between 2005 and 2010.
The study found:
• FI prevalence was 8.39 percent
• FI resulted in liquid stool release in most cases
• Prevalence for 20 to 29 year olds was 2.91 percent
• Prevalence for participants 70 years or older was 16.16 percent
• Risk factors included older age, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, multiple chronic illnesses and frequent and loss stools.
• FI was more common in women only when they had urinary incontinence.
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