Genes an important factor in urinary incontinence

Monday, April 4, 2011 - 15:00 in Health & Medicine

Much of the risk of developing incontinence before middle age is determined by our genes. Genetic factors can explain half of people's susceptibility to urinary incontinence, a study of twins at the University of Gothenburg and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) reveals.

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