Relationship between Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Risk Factors in Bhuj, Gujarat India

Dr.Nishant Pujara; Dr Dinesh Dave

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2015

Relationship between Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Risk Factors in Bhuj, Gujarat India

Dr. Nishant Pujara, Dr Dinesh Dave

Abstract :

Background: Knowledge about the prevalence and risk factors of this disease in different health jurisdictions can help in planning to control this condition. Materials and Methods: In this cross–sectional study, 1300 individuals aged between 20 and 60 years old were recruited. Participants were selected from the general population residing in Bhuj, Gujarat, India via simple random sampling. Demographic data were collected. Urine and blood test were performed, and the glomerular filtration rate was estimated. Results: Sixty–five participants (5.1%) had CKD. The mean age was significantly higher in the CKD group. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were significantly more prevalent among the participants with CKD than those without CKD (P < .001 for both). Proteinuria was significantly associated with CKD, whereas a history of urinary tract infection, a history of nephrolithiasis, smoking, serum uric acid level, lipid profile, and blood glucose level were not. Conclusions: Overall, it seems that CKD is a common health problem in Gujarat, but further studies in other parts of this country is recommended for the better estimation of CKD prevalence. This study shows the importance of screening for CKD.