Management and treatment of chronic kidney disease in the Danish Lolland-Falster Health Study: focus on renoprotection and cardiovascular disease prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Danish population-based Lolland-Falster Health Study (LOFUS), we recently identified a chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence of 18%. Importantly, overall disease recognition was only 7.1%, and awareness was as low as 4.4%. This reveals a significant gap in identifying CKD, consequently delaying initiation of guideline-directed renoprotective treatments, cardiovascular disease prevention, and referrals to specialized nephrology care.

Methods

Cross-sectional study including adult participants with CKD identified in LOFUS. Data were obtained from biochemical analyses, clinical examinations, and questionnaires. Redeemed prescriptions and nephrology referrals were assessed using national medical registers. Blood pressure control, treatment with renin-angiotens

SUBMITTER: Mannheimer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399973 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature