Analysis on fluid intake and urination behaviors among the elderly in five cities in China: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: Frontiers in nutrition
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Fluid intake in the elderly may influence urination behaviors and further influence their health status. This study investigated the behaviors of fluid intake, urination and their relationships among the elderly in China.

Authors

  • Yongye Song
    Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
  • Yue Zhang
    Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Yan Liu
    Department of Clinical Microbiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People's Republic of China.
  • Jianfen Zhang
    Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
  • Junbo Lu
    Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
  • Xing Wang
    Department of Neurosis and Psychosomatic Diseases, Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Na Zhang
    Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
  • Guansheng Ma
    Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.

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