It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK (and likely more) suffer from incontinence, which is one of the major reasons why older people need to enter homes that provide nursing care. Although this is a common scenario, incontinence has received little attention in research due to the social stigma attached to the issue of incontinence.
Hopefully, this will begin to change. In July it was announced that the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) and Research into Ageing will collaborate on some research projects that will help to further understanding into the biological causes of incontinence, as well as help to raise awareness of incontinence, which often loses out in funding to other, more “fashionable” conditions.
It is hoped that this research will lead to further funding of research into treatment and, better yet, prevention of this debilitating condition that negatively impacts so many people’s quality of life. To view the media release relating to this subject, visit http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media/releases/2009/090702_new_incontinence_research_funding_benefit_millions.html
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