India, June 19 -- Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are among the most common types of infections, particularly among women. According to the National Library of Medicine, 50 to 60 percent of adult women will develop at least one UTI throughout their lives, and many people experience recurrent urinary tract infections. Moreover, the prevalence of UTI increases with age, and in women aged over 65, it is approximately double the rate.

There are many common risk factors for UTIs, and your damp clothes and underwear could be one of them. Let's find out how:

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr AK Jayaraj, MBBS, MS - Urology, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai, revealed, "With the arrival of the monsoon season, a noticeable spike can be seen...