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Association of Sarcopenic Obesity with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study

Zhonghan Zhou, Gongyue Liu, Junjie Ji, Yixi Liu, Li-Min Liao

European Urology Open Science, 2025

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Abstract

Take Home Message Sarcopenic obesity independently increases the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms in older men. Comprehensive management of both sarcopenia and obesity is essential to reduce the risk and improve outcomes.

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