Prevalence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in India: secondary data analysis of three population-based cross-sectional studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess whether chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) is present in India and to identify risk factors for it using population-based data and standardised methods.

Design

Secondary data analysis of three population-based cross-sectional studies conducted between 2010 and 2014.

Setting

Urban and rural areas of Northern India (states of Delhi and Haryana) and Southern India (states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh).

Participants

12 500 individuals without diabetes, hypertension or heavy proteinuria.

Outcome measures

Mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and prevalence of eGFR below 60 mL/min per 1.73 m² (eGFR <60) in individuals without diabetes, hypertension or heavy proteinuria (proxy definition of CKDu).

SUBMITTER: O'Callaghan-Gordo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6429742 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature