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Christian Seitz¹, Harun Fajkovic

¹Department of Urology, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria, drseitz@gmx.at.

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Urolithiasis (kidney stones) is increasing globally in all adults. Women, particularly in the USA, show a rising prevalence linked to overweight, insulin resistance, and hypertension.

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Urology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Urolithiasis (kidney stones) incidence is rising globally, posing significant economic and healthcare challenges.
Understanding epidemiological trends and risk factors is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify gender disparities in urolithiasis epidemiology across Europe and the USA.
To determine gender-specific risk factors contributing to kidney stone development.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature review was conducted using MEDLINE and reference searches.
Search terms included "Sex Characteristics" AND "Urolithiasis" and "Epidemiology" AND "Urolithiasis" in English-language journals.

Main Results:

Global urolithiasis prevalence is increasing in both genders and across age groups.
Women in the USA exhibit a notable rise in prevalence, associated with overweight, insulin resistance, and hypertension.
Metabolic syndrome components are significant contributors to this trend.

Conclusions:

Increasing stone prevalence affects all demographics, driven by lifestyle changes and rising obesity rates.
Female gender shows significant differences in risk ratios for stone development, particularly concerning body mass index, hyperinsulinemia, and hypertension.
Public awareness campaigns on lifestyle and dietary modifications are essential for prevention and reduction of stone disease.