[Prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia in general practice and practical approach of the Tunisian general practitioner (Prevapt study)].

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common conditions associated with ageing in men. BPH presents as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of LUTS suggestive of BPH in 50 years or older men in general medicine and to evaluate the management of these patients by general practitioners.