Erectile Dysfunction affects more than 18M
February 02, 2007

More than 18 million American men over age 20 are affected by erectile dysfunction, researchers at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University said.

The researchers found a strong link between erectile dysfunction and age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a lack of physical activity. They said lifestyle changes may prevent decreased erectile function.

"Physicians should be aggressive in screening and managing middle-aged and older patients for erectile dysfunction, especially among patients with diabetes or hypertension," said lead author Elizabeth Selvin. "The associations of erectile dysfunction with diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors may serve as powerful motivators for men who need to make changes in their diet and lifestyle."

The study, published Thursday in the American Journal of Medicine, was done by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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