Kun-Qi birth cohort (KQBC) study for the incidence, aetiology and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in Chinese children: a cohort profile.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Kun-Qi birth cohort (KQBC) was established to investigate the incidence, aetiology and risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in early childhood (0-6 years). Additionally, the study analysed developmental phenotypic trajectories and their associated paediatric diseases.

Participants

Infants registered or residing in Kunshan and Qidong, Jiangsu Province, who participated in the Chinese Child Healthcare Programme (0-6 years) were enrolled. The baseline population was stratified into enhanced and basic cohorts. General characteristics, periconceptional and perinatal information and health check-up data were collected from each participant. Dual screening (urinary ultrasound and urine dipstick tests) was conducted during scheduled check-ups. Structured CKD ques

SUBMITTER: Shen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature