Incontinence during COPD flare-ups among individuals in the U.S. in 2017

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John Elflein,
Apr 28, 2025
This statistic shows the percentage of individuals in the U.S. with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who experience incontinence during flare-ups as of 2017. It was found that 19 percent of those with COPD stated that they often experience incontinence when a flare-up hits.

Percentage of individuals in the U.S. with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease who experience incontinence when a flare-up hits as of 2017

CharacteristicPercentage of respondents
Yes, often 19%
Yes, sometimes 23%
Yes, but rarely 17%
No 41%
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Release date

June 2017

Region

United States

Survey time period

2017

Number of respondents

over 2,000

Special properties

individuals currently diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis

Method of interview

Online survey

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