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incontinence  

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  • Incontinence is defined as the inability to control excretory functions, generally the inability to control urine and fecal excretion. Incontinence is a common medical problem in both children and adults, generally affecting the earliest and latest years of life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Incontinence]

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