| Title: |
Kidney disease characteristics, prevalence, and risk factors in León, Nicaragua: a population-based study. |
| Authors: |
Strasma, Anna, Reyes, Ángel Mejía, Aragón, Aurora, López, Indiana, Park, Lawrence P., Hogan, Susan L., Thielman, Nathan, Wyatt, Christina, González-Quiroz, Marvin |
| Source: |
BMC Nephrology; 11/12/2023, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-12, 12p |
| Subject Terms: |
KIDNEY diseases, DISEASE risk factors, YOUNG adults, BODY mass index, HEALTH behavior |
| Geographic Terms: |
NICARAGUA, CENTRAL America |
| Abstract: |
Background: CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu) disproportionately affects young people in Central America who lack traditional CKD risk factors (diabetes and hypertension) and has instead been variably linked to heat stress, occupational and environmental exposures, nephrotoxic medications, and/or genetic susceptibility. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CKD and identify risk factors for traditional CKD and CKDu in Nicaragua. Methods: Surveys and assessment for CKD markers in urine and serum were performed in 15–59 year olds in households of the León municipality of Nicaragua. The survey included questions on demographics, health behaviors, occupation, and medical history. Participants with CKD were subdivided into traditional CKD and suspected CKDu based on history of diabetes, hypertension, or other specified conditions. A multinomial logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with traditional CKD and suspected CKDu, compared to the non-CKD reference group. Results: In 1795 study participants, CKD prevalence was 8.6%. Prevalence in males was twofold higher than females (12% vs 6%). Of those with CKD, 35% had suspected CKDu. Both traditional CKD and CKDu were associated with male sex and increasing age. Traditional CKD was associated with a family history of CKD, history of urinary tract infections, and lower socioeconomic status, while CKDu was associated with drinking well water and a lower body mass index. Conclusions: Both traditional CKD and CKDu are significant burdens in this region. Our study supports previous hypotheses of CKDu etiology and emphasizes the importance of CKD screening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
