Prevalence
Erectile dysfunction is commonly associated with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease. Stress from inability to perform can aggravate the condition (‘performance anxiety’). ED can have adverse effects on emotional well-being and self-esteem.
Key stats
50
It is estimated that 50 per cent of men over 50 years of age have some degree of ED, with prevalence increasing with age
10
Purely psychological causes account for one in 10 cases of ED