Urinary incontinence changes linked to falls, functional decline, and depression across global aging cohorts
Prospective · Int Urogynecol J · 2026-11-07. Number 5 in the UrologyWatch Top 5 for November 8, 2026.
In a harmonized analysis of 85,788 older adults from five international cohorts, incident, remitting, and persistent urinary incontinence were each associated with higher odds of falls, ADL decline, and depressive symptoms compared with no incontinence.
Why it matters: Adds support for monitoring functional and mental health trajectories in older adults with any history of urinary incontinence, including those whose symptoms resolve.
Limitation: Observational pooled cohort data cannot establish causation; incontinence and outcomes were based on varying measures across cohorts.
Source: Int Urogynecol J · PubMed 42993257 · DOI 10.1007/s00192-026-06909-9
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