Hongyuan Chang, Hao Wang, Anmin Wang, Dongyue Ma, Hui Lv, Di Sun, Ziwei Zhao, Dicheng Luo, Shihao Wang, Jun Guo, Fu Wang
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Abstract
Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as a cause of various lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), can improve patients' quality of life when effectively controlled. To elaborate on the effect of dietary calcium intake on BPH, we investigated the association between dietary calcium intake and the risk of BPH using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Methods: Data from the NHANES conducted from 2003 to 2008 were utilized. BPH was identified through self-reported questionnaires, and dietary calcium intake was calculated based on the mean of two 24-hour dietary recall interviews. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association, supplemented by restricted cubic spline analysis and subgroup analyses.
Results: A total of 590 males aged 40 years and older were included in the study, of whom 138 had BPH. After adjusting for all covariates, a higher dietary calcium intake was associated with an increased risk of BPH [odds ratio (OR), 1.05; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.01-1.09; P=0.04], and those without hypertension.
Conclusions: The study found a positive association between dietary calcium intake and the risk of BPH among U.S. men aged 40 years and older. High calcium intake may be associated with the occurrence of BPH, particularly in older individuals. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring dietary calcium intake as part of BPH prevention strategies.
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ranslational Andrology and Urology (Print ISSN 2223-4683; Online ISSN 2223-4691; Transl Androl Urol; TAU) is an open access, peer-reviewed, bi-monthly journal (quarterly published from Mar.2012 - Dec. 2014). The main focus of the journal is to describe new findings in the field of translational research of Andrology and Urology, provides current and practical information on basic research and clinical investigations of Andrology and Urology. Specific areas of interest include, but not limited to, molecular study, pathology, biology and technical advances related to andrology and urology. Topics cover range from evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, rehabilitation and future challenges to urology and andrology. Contributions pertinent to urology and andrology are also included from related fields such as public health, basic sciences, education, sociology, and nursing.