The Impact of Nocturia on Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
September 2020
TLDR Waking up to urinate at night (nocturia) is linked to higher death rates, but the exact reason is unknown.
The systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by J. S. Pesonen et al., published in The Journal of Urology in 2020, investigated the impact of nocturia on mortality. The study found a significant association between nocturia, which is the condition of waking up during the night due to the need to urinate, and increased mortality. The researchers analyzed multiple studies, enhancing the reliability of their findings. However, the exact cause of the increased mortality was not determined, suggesting the need for further research to understand the underlying mechanisms.
