泌尿科Chen, K-KK-KChenChiang, H-SH-SChiangJiann, B-PB-PJiannLin, J S-NJ S-NLinLiu, W-JW-JLiuWu, C-JC-JWuHsieh, J-TJ-THsiehWang, C-JC-JWangHwang, T I ST I SHwangLee, S-SS-SLee謝汝敦劉文俊2009-01-162018-07-112009-01-162018-07-112004http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw//handle/246246/97154during sexual intercourse, a reproductive survey was conducted among 1002 Taiwanese men aged over 40 y. The information collected comprised age, gender, level of education, history of chronic diseases, and self-reported data pertaining to erectile function, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction during sexual intercourse. The prevalence of ED amongst study subjects was 17.7%, and the frequency increased with age. A history of chronic diseases were significantly associated with ED (P<0.05). A reduced incidence of sexual activity and a decreased level of satisfaction during sexual intercourse were observed among subjects suffering from ED as compared to those not suffering such a condition. In conclusion, based upon the results of a community-based survey the prevalence of ED among Taiwanese men aged 40 y or more was 17.7% and it increased with age. It was also found that ED was associated with various chronic diseases and that it exerted a negative impact upon sexual activity and the level of satisfaction associated with its conduct.en-USerectile dysfunctionprevalencecommunity-based survey