Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction are Worldwide
Impotence is a Global Concern
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, happens to men all over the world. Research has been ongoing for decades, and breakthroughs have been introduced to battle this condition. The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) is one of many organizations that perform research and provide further information on ED.
Before Pfizer brought Viagra into the market, they funded a study in 1998 to test the ED awareness of men in 10 countries: Argentina, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, and Turkey. So what did the men think? Summarized below are information gathered from some of the observed countries. See if you share the same opinions.
Germany – Majority of the men here believe that impotence is psychological, caused by relationship problems and drinking too much alcohol. Nearly half of German men believe that as one gets older, impotence will naturally occur. Also, 68% of German men, more than any other country, believe that ED is common among men aged 40 and above. Surprisingly, 66% of them would most likely not seek help if they experience ED. Read more
How To Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
Doesn’t Matter What You Do, ED Could Happen To You
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been an identified problem for several decades now. When Viagra was released in 1998, most people believed that the number of men with ED would decline over the years. However, with the world’s ever increasing population, environmental problems, and new medical conditions at present, that prediction does not seem to be happening.
ED has been attributed to a patient’s age, previous health problems, lifestyle habits, and mental wellness. There is no known way of preventing ED, although there are several methods to diagnose it. There is no 100% effective cure for ED, but there are many products and procedures available that help remedy the condition.
In the United States, according to a 1994 Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS), the prevalence of all degrees of impotence is 52%. The prevalence of men with moderate impotence is 25.5%, minimal ED at 17.2%, and complete ED at 9.6%. The MMAS found that prevalence of impotence increases with age for subjects between the ages of 40 to 70 years old. Data from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) approximate that 5% of 40-year-old men in the US have ED, while 15 to 25% of 65-year-old men have ED. Read more