Incontinence fecale : donnees epidemiologiques et enjeux de sante publique Fecal incontinence: epidemiology and public health issues

摘要

Fecal incontinence, which can be defined as an involuntary loss of stool, is thought to affect 8% of general population but this estimate is expected to increase with demographic ageing. All epidemiological studies about this disease are facing issues of definition and underreporting, in addition to bias usually encountered. Thus, assessment of sex ratio remains debated so as part of obstetrical events. Impact of bowel disorders, although regarded by experienced practitioners since a long time, has only recently emerged in the literature. At last, medico-economic effects are huge and to date, there is no proven track to reduce its impact.