- Main features of the patients based on the lower urinary tract symptoms severity.
| Variables | All patients (N=193) | Mild symptoms (n=84) | Moderate to severe symptoms (n=109) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 71 (66-77) | 70 (65-73.7) | 73 (67-79) | <0.001 |
| Age groups | ||||
| <70 | 73 (37.8) | 40 (47.6) | 33 (30.3) | 0.006 |
| 70-74 | 53 (27.5) | 25 (29.8) | 28 (25.7) | |
| ≥75 | 67 (34.7) | 19 (22.6) | 48 (44.0) | |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married | 176 (91.2) | 75 (89.3) | 101 (92.7) | 0.138 |
| Single | 3 (1.6) | 3 (3.6) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Widow | 14 (7.3) | 6 (7.1) | 8 (7.3) | |
| Tobacco use | ||||
| Non-smoker | 75 (38.9) | 38 (45.2) | 37 (33.9) | 0.189 |
| Ex-smoker | 33 (17.1) | 31 (36.9) | 54 (49.5) | |
| Active smoker | 85 (44.0) | 15 (17.9) | 18 (16.5) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.5 (25.1-30.4) | 27.5 (25.2-31.1) | 27.4 (24.9-30) | 0.509 |
| UAC (cm) | 27 (25-29) | 28 (26-29.7) | 27 (24-29) | 0.090 |
| CC (cm) | 36 (33-38) | 36 (34-38) | 35 (33-38) | 0.048 |
| CCI | 4 (3-5) | 3 (2.3-4) | 4 (3-5) | 0.002 |
| BPH | 69 (35.8) | 19 (22.6) | 50 (45.9) | <0.001 |
Values are presented as numbers and percentages (%) or medians (interquartile range [IQR]). BMI: body mass index, BPH: benign prostatic hyperplasia, CC: calf circumference, CCI: Charlson comorbidity index, UAC: upper arm circumference