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Diseases of the bladder and prostate are common health conditions that affect many individuals. Some disorders can cause morbidity and even mortality.[1] Whilst bladder diseases can affect both sexes, prostate diseases are limited to those individuals with male anatomy.[2][3]

  1. ^ Slack, Alex; Diane K. Newman; Alan J. Wein (2011). Fast facts: Bladder Disorders (2nd ed.). Abingdon: Health Press. ISBN 978-1-905832-97-2. OCLC 788999837.
  2. ^ Wein, A. J. (2014). Bladder Dysfunction in the Adult: the Basis for Clinical Management. Karl-Erik Andersson, Marcus J. Drake. New York: Springer. ISBN 978-1-4939-0853-0. OCLC 956645956.
  3. ^ Clinic, Mayo (2014). Mayo clinic essential guide to prostate health what to do about prostate enlargement, inflammation and cancer. Inc Recorded Books. [S.l.]: RosettaBooks. ISBN 978-0-7953-4198-4. OCLC 1201197114.

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