CKD Prevalence and Associated Factors in Jamaica.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Jamaica has a high attributable burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) but no population-based prevalence estimates. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of CKD and explore associated factors.

Methods

A secondary analysis of data from Jamaican residents aged ≥ 15 years from the nationally representative Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey-III was performed. CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 ml/min per 1.73 m², using the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration 2021 or Schwartz-Lyon equations, and/or urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) ≥ 30 mg/g. Associated factors included age, sex, socioeconomic status (SES), education level, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and sickle cell trait (SCT). Weighted p

SUBMITTER: Fisher LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640035 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature