incontinence

Example Sentences

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In 2024, Japan produced 9.6 billion adult diapers and incontinence pads, compared to eight billion for babies, according to the Japan Hygiene Products Industry Association.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Side effects for some have included infection, pelvic pain, difficulty urinating, pain during sex, and incontinence.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

NPH occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain’s ventricles, with patients experiencing cognitive decline, difficulty walking and urinary incontinence, according to the Alzheimer’s Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

A Labour MP has said she is proud to be leading a debate about incontinence that is the first of its kind in the House of Commons.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Maybe, though, given the incipient incontinence induced by the flush-out regimen, it’s just as well I have no apartments to see.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich