URINARY TRACT INFECTION RISK FACTORS

URINARY TRACT INFECTION RISK FACTORS 

-FEMALE SEX: Women are more likely to get UTIs than men due to their shorter urethra.

-SEXUAL ACTIVITY: Women who are sexually active are more likely to get UTIs.

-DIABETES: People with diabetes are more likely to get UTIs due to nerve damage.

-KIDNEY STONES: Having kidney stones can increase the risk of UTIs.

-URINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES: Having abnormalities in the urinary tract, such as a narrowed urethra.

-WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM: Having a weakened immune system due to illness or medication.

-PREGNANCY: Pregnant women are more likely to get UTIs due to hormonal changes.

-AGE: UTIs are more common in women under 50 and men over 50.