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Renal diseases in children in Venezuela, South America

Nelson Orta-Sibu1, Michelle Lopez, Juan C Moriyon

  • 1N.O-S: Servicio de Nefrologia Pediatrica, Apartado 3273, Valencia 2002-A, Venezuela. nelsonorta@usa.net

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|August 13, 2002
PubMed

Insights

This study surveyed pediatric renal disorders in Venezuela, finding urinary tract infections, metabolic issues, and glomerulonephritis as most common. These findings highlight the wide spectrum of kidney diseases in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Renal disorders in children represent a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding the specific epidemiological landscape of pediatric kidney diseases is crucial for targeted healthcare interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present epidemiological data on renal disorders among children in Venezuela.
  • To identify the prevalence and categories of kidney diseases in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter epidemiological study was conducted across 14 Venezuelan centers.
  • Data were collected from January to December 1998, encompassing 3,624 pediatric patients.
  • Patients were evaluated for initial outpatient consultations or first hospital admissions.

Main Results:

  • Urinary tract infections (32%), metabolic disorders (28%), and glomerulonephritis (9.5%) were the most frequent diagnoses.
  • Other significant conditions included urolithiasis (7%), renal tubular acidosis (5.6%), and nephrotic syndrome (4.5%).
  • Acute renal failure (2.8%) was often linked to dehydration, birth asphyxia, or septicemia.

Conclusions:

  • The spectrum of pediatric renal disorders in Venezuela is broad, with commonalities to both developed and developing nations.
  • These epidemiological insights are vital for informing national healthcare policies and improving pediatric kidney care.
  • The study underscores the need for continued surveillance and research into childhood kidney diseases.

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