Population Estimates of GFR and Risk Factors for CKD in Guatemala.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging public health priority in Central America. However, data on the prevalence of CKD in Guatemala, Central America's most populous country, are limited, especially for rural communities.

Methods

We conducted a population-representative survey of 2 rural agricultural municipalities in Guatemala. We collected anthropometric data, blood pressure, serum and urine creatinine, glycosylated hemoglobin, and urine albumin. Sociodemographic, health, and exposure data were self-reported.

Results

We enrolled 807 individuals (63% of all eligible, 35% male, mean age 39.5 years). An estimated 4.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.4-6.6) had CKD, defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60 ml/min per 1.73

SUBMITTER: Miller AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938058 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature