Table 3

Prevalence of faecal incontinence and impact on life in adults

A lot of impact (%)None or a little impact only (%)Total (%)
Major faecal incontinence 60 (51.7) 56 (48.3) 116 (100.0)
Minor faecal incontinence 23 (16.0) 121 (84.0) 144 (100.0)
No faecal incontinence244 (2.9)8059 (97.1)8303 (100.0)
Total327 (3.8)8236 (96.2)8563 (100.0)