Highlights
- •Urinary incontinence (UI) is prevalent and burdensome, primarily impacting women.
- •UI is undertreated due to lack of regular leakage screening by clinicians.
- •Targeted history and physical exam skills can lead to accurate UI diagnoses.
- •Nonpharm first-line interventions are effective at improving UI and quality of life.
- •Clinicians should screen for and offer first-line treatment for women with leakage.
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