Global health inequalities of chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. This study investigated disparities in age, sex and socio-economic status in CKD and updated global prevalence estimates through systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Five databases were searched from 2014 to 2022, with 14 871 articles screened, 119 papers included and data analysed on 29 159 948 participants. Random effects meta-analyses were conducted to determine overall prevalence, prevalence of stages 3-5 and prevalence in males and females. Influences of age, sex and socio-economic status were assessed in subgroup analyses and risk of bias assessment and meta-regressions were conducted to explore heterogeneity.

Results

The overall prevalence of CKD was

SUBMITTER: Duff R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483576 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature