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