CKD in Indigenous Populations in Kerala, India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern in India, with a disproportionate impact on underserved populations. Shifting epidemiological patterns indicate increasing metabolic risk in tribal communities. This study sought to assess the prevalence of CKD and explore its associated determinants among tribal communities in Kerala, South India.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2029 tribal adults aged ≥ 30 years across 3 districts in Kerala, selected through multistage random sampling. Data collection involved structured interviews, anthropometry, point-of-care blood tests, and spot urine analysis. Based on Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2024 criteria, CKD was defined using estimated glomerular

SUBMITTER: Jeemon P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799508 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature