Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its related risk factors in elderly of southern iran: a population-based study.

Leila Malekmakan,Parviz Khajehdehi,Jamshid Roozbeh,Hamideh Mahdaviazad,Maryam Pakfetrat,Alireza Malekmakan

doi:10.5402/2013/427230

Abstract

Aim. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a serious public health problem is growing in the elderly. This study aimed to assess CKD prevalence and its related risk factors in elderly population of Fars province. Methods. In this cross sectional study a total of 1190 elderly people are enrolled, and demographic and medical data were obtained. Data were analyzed by SPSS, and P of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. Prevalence of CKD stages III–V was 27.5% in the 60–69 years age group, 36.5% in the 70–79 years age group, and 40% in the ≥80 years age group. The prevalence of CKD increased with ageing in both men and women. Female gender was the strongest risk factor for CKD. Conclusions. Prevalence of CKD in elderly is high in Southern Iran, which has become an important health problem while it can be prevented or delayed in progression.

Highlights

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a serious public health problem is growing in the elderly [1, 2]
CKD is associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and increases morbidity and mortality and cost of the health care system [3,4,5]
CKD is defined as either kidney damage, estimated by using such markers as albuminuria, or estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 [3]

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Introduction

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a serious public health problem is growing in the elderly [1, 2]. CKD is associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and increases morbidity and mortality and cost of the health care system [3,4,5]. CKD is defined as either kidney damage, estimated by using such markers as albuminuria, or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 [3]. Elderly population is susceptible to kidney damage from other chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and tubulointerstitial disorders [6]. Early diagnosis and implementation of therapeutic strategies have been emphasized to delay the progression of disease and increase quality of life in these patients [7]

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