Showing posts with label hypertension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hypertension. Show all posts

October 15, 2009

One in 10 Men in The World Have Erectile Dysfunction

One in 10 men in the world have erectile dysfunction and about 70% of men suffer episodes of erectile dysfunction at some time during their lives. Smokers have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. Men who smoke more than 1 pack per day have a 50% higher risk of impotency than nonsmokers the same age. The likelihood of erectile dysfunction increases with age: 39% at age 40, 65% over the age of 65. There are many underlying physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. Reduced blood flow to the penis and nerve damage are the most common physical causes.