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In this sample, data about erectile dysfunction, physical activity levels, clinical profile and laboratory exams were obtained. Logistic regression models were performed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Individuals with erectile dysfunction were older (49.1 \u00b16.9 vs. 54.8\u00b18.8 years old, p&lt;0.001), had a higher body mass index (27.6 \u00b13.9 vs. 28.5 \u00b1 4.3 kg\/m<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, p&lt;0,001), and presented with a higher prevalence of physical inactivity (25 vs. 19%, p&lt;0.001) than individuals without erectile dysfunction. The multivariate model revealed that age (p&lt;0.001), hypertension (p = 0.001), diabetes mellitus (p&lt;0.001), high body mass index (p&lt;0.001), lower urinary tract symptoms and depressive symptoms (p&lt;0.001) were independent risk factors for erectile dysfunction. 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