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pee facts

pee facts

Many people suffer from urination problems. Far fewer people go to the doctor with it.

The facts
– Half a million people are incontinent.
– 1 million people have an overactive bladder.
– Urinary complaints are common:frequent urination, nighttime urination, strong urge to urinate urination, painful urination and no or weak urine are some of the common problems.
– 58 percent discuss urination complaints with their partner. Only 32 percent go to their GP.
– 62 percent think that urinary complaints are taboo.

Peating complaints must be discussed
Continence The Netherlands Foundation is organizing the first National Plas Day today. They want to remove incontinence and other complaints from the taboo sphere. Do you suffer from urinary complaints? You will find more information and a pee test at www.kleineboodschap.nl.