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Frequent Night Visits To Bathroom May Affect National Economy

by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman on March 12, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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Frequent waking up at night to pass urine (nocturia) can negatively impact sleep and productivity which in turn can affect a country's economy if not addressed early, according to scientists at the not-for-profit research organization RAND Europe.


How Nocturia Impacts National Economy

The research team believes that nocturia can affect sleep and health but is often overlooked by doctors and not given the attention it deserves, often leading to delayed diagnosis with significant impact on health and quality of life which in turn negatively impacts the nation's economy and productivity.

‘Physicians often overlook nocturia (waking up frequently at night to pass urine) as a potential health issue that can impact sleep. Delayed reporting of symptoms and intervention can further aggravate the problem and significantly affect health and productivity. This can significantly impact the nation�s economy as well if not addressed promptly.’

The study team employed a unique macroeconomic model to simulate the existing economic scenario of each of the six countries being studied to predict how the nation's economic output can be improved if the number of patients suffering from nocturia was to be reduced by prompt diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

The findings of the study suggest that nocturia negatively affects not only the patient's sleep and general health but can significantly influence a nation's economy as well.

Marco Hafner, lead author and economist, says: "Doctors and health practitioners often overlook nocturia as a potential health problem associated with sleep loss, and patients can delay reporting the condition until it becomes unbearable and substantially affects their wellbeing".

Due to the enormous economic implications of failure to address nocturia promptly, the findings of the study should be a 'wake-up' call to all those concerned including patients, their physicians and employers as well as policymakers to recognize the need for early diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Coping with Nocturia

Summary

The health impact due to nocturia varies according to demographic factors such as age and sex as well as the presence of other associated conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer or heart disease. However if severe, it can impact productivity which in turn has a huge bearing on the national economy. Early diagnosis and treatment of nocturia are therefore essential.

Reference:
  1. How trips to the bathroom at night affect health and productivity - (https:www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/nocturia-effects-on-health-and-productivity.html)


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