Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Saudi Arabia: an epidemiological population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent global health issue affecting millions of patients worldwide, impacting quality of life, impeding physical and psychological well-being, causing financial stress, and increasing mortality rates. This study aimed to highlight the prevalence of CKD and its associated risk factors across Saudi Arabia.

Method

This is a cross-sectional study conducted from 2015 to 2022, using data from 42 branches of a major network of diagnostic laboratories in Saudi Arabia, covering the country's 13 administrative areas.

Results

The mean age was 40.35 ± 14.5 years. The highest proportion of participants resided in the Makkah region at 35.77%, followed by the Riyadh region at 25.75%. The overall prevalence of CKD was 4.76%, with most

SUBMITTER: Alshehri MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759450 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature