Incontinence is more common than people think. Between 4 – 8% percent of the world's population are effected from some kind of urinary incontinence, in total around 400 million people. In Europe alone, up to 50 million people are affected, making it imperative to increase understanding and knowledge to better meet the needs of people experiencing incontinence.
The probability for incontinence issues increases with age, and the condition can also be a result of factors such as obesity, childbirth or neurological damage. On our education page, you can find more information and a guide on the different types of incontinence.
Incontinence can be treated, sometimes cured, and always managed. Personalized care should aim to increase the quality of life and confidence of people by maintaining or restore continence, or manage incontinence with purpose made products.
Identifying the type and cause of incontinence, is the first step towards proper guidance and advice. With more than 50 years of experience in continence care, TENA empowers people as well as providing products and services. We work with you to tailor continence care that improve quality of life for people. Because together we make a difference.
Download our infographic 10-Must-Know Facts about incontinence.
