New Survey Examines Risk Factors For Impotence
Written by Richard Simmons | Thursday, 31 December 2009 | There are 0 comments
This study only confirms what hundreds of other studies can also prove
A group of researchers have released a report evaluating the relative impact of risk factors for erectile dysfunction. The study done at the New England Research Institutes in Massachusetts, America specifically looked at smoking, lack of exercise and alcohol intake and quantified the increased risk that they brought with them for the onset of erectile dysfunction.
They used data from the Boston Area Community Health Survey which looked at over 2,300 men between the ages of 30 and 79 living in Boston between the years 2002 and 2005. The men were evaluated for erectile dysfunction using the 5 item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire and alongside the use of multiple linear regression models the researchers were able to work out the dangers of the modifiable risk factors.
The researchers concluded that the lifestyle factors were responsible for 12.2% of the variability in International Index of Erectile Function scores. They also said that comorbid conditions were responsible for an almost 15% percent increase of erectile dysfunction and that socioeconomic status was responsible for further 9%.
The researchers concluded that the lifestyle factors were responsible for . They also said thatwere responsible for an almost 15% percentincrease of was responsible for further 9%.
Researchers also confirmed that smoking, drinking and not getting regular exercise was the most significant factor in increased rates of erectile dysfunction over and above age and socioeconomic status.
The researchers said that this study clearly showed the “contribution of modifiable lifestyle factors” to the increased likelihood of erectile dysfunction and therefore should serve as a reason for men to quit smoking, drink less and get a bit more exercise.
This study only confirms what hundreds of other studies can also prove and men should realise that before they go running off for a prescription for Viagra, Cialis or Levitra they should have a look at the way they are living and see whether they can remedy the problem themselves. Being healthy is a far better erectile function booster than Viagra is.
