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

The coroner said Ms Weeks, who was originally from Axminster, Devon, suffered from a bladder condition which caused considerable pain and incontinence.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

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

She hoped the debate would help to bring incontinence "out of the shadows" and give it the "attention it deserves".

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