Men with erectile dysfunction more likely to be less productive at work, study finds

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the study's findings, 24.8 per cent of men with erectile dysfunction reported work productivity impairment, in comparison to 11.2 per cent of men who don't experience impotence. Meanwhile, 28.6 per cent of the men with erectile dysfunction reported general activity impairment, almost double the percentage of men who are not afflicted by the issue. In comparison, 3.2 per cent of the men who do not have erectile dysfunction reported absenteeism, and a tenth said that they continue to work when they are not well. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events According to the British Association of Urological Surgeons, erectile dysfunction affects between 50 and 55 per cent of men aged between 40 and 70 years old.