How does fecal incontinence prevalence differ between community-dwelling elders and nursing home residents according to the chapter?

Fecal incontinence is more prevalent among nursing home residents, with a prevalence of up to 65%, compared to 36% in community-dwelling elders.

Fecal incontinence (FI) is significantly more common in nursing home residents, where the prevalence can reach up to 65%. In contrast, community-dwelling elders experience a lower prevalence rate of 36%. This difference highlights the increased occurrence of FI in more dependent and institutionalized settings, likely due to a combination of factors including greater functional impairment and comorbidities among nursing home residents.