Prevalence of undetected chronic kidney disease in high-risk middle-aged patients in primary care: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The global health burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) results from both the disease itself and the numerous health problems associated with it. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of previously undetected CKD in middle-aged patients with risk factors for CKD. Identified patients were included in the Styrian nephrology awareness program "kidney.care 2.0" and data on their demographics, risk factors and kidney function were described.

Methods

Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data derived from the "kidney.care 2.0" study of 40-65 year old patients with at least one risk factor for CKD (hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity or family history of end-stage kidney disease). Participants were considered to have previously undete

SUBMITTER: Siebenhofer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347449 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature