Is erectile dysfunction really the scourge of young men today?
Is erectile dysfunction really the scourge of young men today?
It is easy to find claims in the popular media that there is a growing “epidemic” of erectile dysfunction in young men. For example, it is claimed that the incidence of ED in young men has increased by 1000% in the last decade alone, but there is no research to support this. Is erectile dysfunction really on the rise in young men?
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As a starting point, consider the National Health Survey, the first nationally representative survey conducted in the United States in 1992. Thousands of Americans aged 18-59 were asked whether they had difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection over the past year, to which they responded with a simple yes/no.
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These data were collected in different countries and the wording of the questions varied, but given that the data were collected 20 years apart, it is surprising how similar the numbers are. This suggests that the rate of ED among young men is not low. However, there has not been much growth in the last few years. This issue has become even more discussed.
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