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Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in a Sri Lankan population

I K Gooneratne, A K P Ranaweera, N P Liyanarachchi

    International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
    |November 11, 2009
    PubMed

    Insights

    Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Western Province. This study highlights the need to address diabetic nephropathy to combat CKD progression.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves progressive, irreversible damage to kidney mass.
    • Etiologies and progression rates of CKD vary significantly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine demographic profiles of CKD patients.
    • To identify prevalent causes of CKD.
    • To analyze CKD patterns at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

    Main Methods:

    • A 3-month descriptive, hospital-based study.
    • Data collected via case record forms, patient interviews, and diagnostic reports.
    • Included sociodemographic variables, disease stage, and etiology.

    Main Results:

    • 121 patients studied; male to female ratio 2.5:1; mean age 47.8 years.
    • Diabetic nephropathy (30.6%) was the most common cause, followed by hypertension (13.2%).
    • 50% of patients were from the Western Province, where diabetic nephropathy was also the leading cause.

    Conclusions:

    • Diabetes is a significant contributor to CKD in Sri Lanka.
    • Findings suggest a shift in disease epidemiology.
    • Further research into CKD etiology in Sri Lanka is warranted.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    Chronic kidney diseasediabetic nephropathyepidemiology in Sri Lanka

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