Erectile dysfunction: Epidemiological profile in a population of retired in Senegal

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) presents particular profile among retired population. The purpose of this study is to report epidemiological aspects of that ED and analyze its risk factors. Methods: It was a prospective study realized during a 12 months period, in the Centre medico-social of Institution de Prévoyance Retraite in Sénégal (IPRES). All data have been collected thanks to a questionnary that patients had to fill it themselves. Selected patients were at least 55 year-old. Among 552 given questionnary, 537 were selected. Results: We found that 60,7 % (n=326) of this studied population presented an ED. The mean age of the subjects was 68 ± 6.7 years in the ED group versus 65 ± 6.2 years in the non-ED group. The average duration of tobacco abuse was 24.3 ± 14.4 years. The mean duration of alcohol exposure was 28.6 ± 15.5 years ranging from 3 to 63 years. Diabetes was reported in 67 cases (12.5 %) and 18 (3.3 %) of ED patients have been screened and diagnosted for diabete during the study. The ED lasted in average 4.2 ± 4 years with ranged from 6 months to 20 years. Conclusion: ED is a good indicator of quality of life. However, psychological disturbances, socioeconomical and medical troubles noted during the period of compulsory retirement have a relevant impact in the appearance or worsening of ED. © 2012 SALF et Springer-Verlag France.