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[Epidemiology of urinary lithiasis].
F M Alapont Pérez1, J Gálvez Calderón, J Varea Herrero
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Hellín, Hellín, Albacete.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|August 22, 2001
Summary
Urinary stone disease (lithiasis) affects 2.66 per 1000 inhabitants annually in Albacete, Spain, with higher incidence in males and those with sedentary jobs or hot workplaces. Climate and season significantly influence lithiasis formation.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Urology
- Public Health
Context:
- Urinary stone disease (lithiasis) represents a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the epidemiological factors influencing lithiasis is crucial for prevention and management.
- Previous studies have indicated geographical and lifestyle variations in lithiasis incidence.
Purpose:
- To conduct an epidemiological study of urinary stone disease in La Sierra and Hellín (Albacete, Spain).
- To analyze the incidence, distribution, and risk factors associated with lithiasis in the studied population.
- To describe the geographical, climatic, and clinical characteristics relevant to urinary lithiasis.
Summary:
- This study analyzed 887 patients with urinary lithiasis between 1992 and 1999.
- The incidence rate was 2.66 per 1000 inhabitants/year, with a male predominance (1.26:1).
- Key risk factors identified include sedentary occupations, hot/dry workplaces, hot/dry climates, and summer months, with a notable family history prevalence (20.41%). Water hardness showed no significant influence.
Impact:
- Provides valuable epidemiological data on urinary stone disease in a specific Spanish region.
- Highlights the role of environmental and occupational factors in lithiasis development.
- Informs public health strategies for lithiasis prevention and targeted interventions.