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World J Clin Urol. Feb 12, 2026; 15(1): 115330
Published online Feb 12, 2026. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v15.i1.115330
Table 12 Global standards compliance assessment
Criterion
Recommended standard
Study achievement
Met?
WHO regional coverage≥ 4 of 6 regions4 of 6 regions (67%)Partial
Income diversityAll income levels represented2 of 4 levels (high and upper-middle only)Limited
Minimum sample size≥ 10000 participants76009 participantsYes
Geographic diversityMultiple continents4 continents (Americas, Europe, Asia, North Africa)Yes
Sample distributionNo single country >50%United States = 84.7% of total sampleNo
Sub-Saharan Africa inclusionAt least 1 study recommended0 studiesNo


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