Who is affected by erection problems
It is difficult to estimate the number of men who have erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Estimates suggest that 2 to 3 million men in Canada may be affected.1
Erection problems can occur at any age. Occasional episodes are considered normal.
Older men tend to have more erection problems because of underlying health conditions and their use of medications.2, 3
- About 40% of men in their 40s report at least occasional problems getting and maintaining erections.
- 52% of men between ages 40 and 70 report erection problems.
- About 70% of men in their 70s report erection problems.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Ralph Poore | Last Updated: August 24, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology | |
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