AIM: The present study aim is to assess the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia among older adult, in Mappedu. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A Descriptive with Non – Experimental was used in the present study. A Total 60 samples were collected using convenience sampling technique. The demographic variable is to assess the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia among older adult. The prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia among older adult were assessed using structured questioner, followed by that data was gathered and analysed. RESULTS: The results the study revealed that 38.3% were at low prevalence, 11.6 % were in moderate prevalence, 50% were in high prevalence. Demographic variables such as marital status and smoking history shows significant association with level of prevalence. CONCLUSION: Thus, the present despites that the present study assessed the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia among older adult. Based on statistical findings, it is evident assess the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia among the older adult was found to be effective.
Prevalance, Benign prostate hyperplasia, Older adult
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