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

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

His emotional incontinence was sold as evidence he’s a “fighter.”

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

She added that the privacy towards incontinence was "culture and learnt behaviour" and called for health professionals to "ask patients more open questions" about the issue.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Long Beach Savings, wholly owned by Washington Mutual, was a prime example of financial incontinence.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis