A recent study published in Neurourology and Urodynamics suggests a potential connection between daytime screen time and nighttime urination frequency. According to the study, adults who spent five or more hours a day watching TV or videos were more likely to experience nocturia, defined as the need to urinate multiple times during the night.
Drawing from data collected between 2011 and 2016 as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers analyzed responses from 13,294 participants aged 20 and older. Of these individuals, 4,236 (31.86%) reported experiencing nocturia, while 9,058 (68.14%) did not. Notably, participants who reported spending five or more hours per day watching TV or videos had a 48% higher risk of experiencing nocturia compared to those who watched less than one hour per day.
The authors of the study emphasize the importance of understanding the potential impact of prolonged screen time on nighttime urination patterns.
They suggest that healthcare professionals should consider offering behavioral intervention recommendations to individuals who engage in extended TV or video viewing, encouraging appropriate management of screen time.
For more details on the study, the published article can be accessed through the following URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/nau.25406