Homelessness and Risk of End-Stage Kidney Disease and Death in Veterans With Chronic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Adults experiencing homelessness in the US face numerous challenges, including the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The extent of a potentially greater risk of adverse health outcomes in the population with CKD experiencing homelessness has not been adequately explored.

Objective

To evaluate the association between a history of homelessness and the risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and death among veterans with incident CKD.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study was conducted between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2017. Participants included veterans aged 18 years and older with incident stage 3 to 5 CKD utilizing the Veterans Health Administration health care network in the US. Patients were followed-up throu

SUBMITTER: Koyama AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388027 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature