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How often is erectile dysfunction observed?

Erectile dysfunction is defined as inability to achieve and/or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance. Erectile dysfunction is a widespread disease that affects millions of men all over the world. According to the statistics:

• 30 million men in the United States suffer from erectile dysfunction.
• 10% of men in the world have erectile dysfunction
• More than 50% of men with diabetes have suffer from erectile dysfunction
• The risk of erectile dysfunction increases with age: 39% at age 40, 65% over the age of 65.
• Those man that smoke are at higher risk of erectile dysfunction. Men who smoke than 1 pack per day have a 50% higher risk of erectile dysfunction than nonsmokers.

Erectile Dysfunction appears to be on the rise:

1. Many physicians are not aware of the treatment options. That's why patients do not receive an appropriate treatment.
2. The percentage of erectile dysfunction is increasing because the baby boomer generation is getting older. According to the statistics every 7 seconds a baby boomer turns 50 years old.
3. Previously men didn't refer to health care specialists about their sexual problems, that's why erectile dysfunction were underreported.
4. Widespread applications of drugs significantly increased the frequency of side effects affecting sexual mechanisms