Brazilian chronic dialysis survey 2017

Fernando Saldanha Thomé1, Ricardo Cintra Sesso2, Antonio Alberto Lopes3

  • 1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.

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Brazil

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • National data on chronic dialysis patients is crucial for effective treatment planning.
  • The Brazilian Society of Nephrology conducts surveys to gather this essential data.
  • Understanding dialysis patient demographics aids in resource allocation and healthcare strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the 2017 survey findings on chronic kidney disease patients undergoing dialysis in Brazil.
  • To provide national estimates for dialysis prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates.
  • To highlight regional variations in dialysis care across Brazil.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from dialysis units across Brazil via an online questionnaire.
  • Survey conducted by the Brazilian Society of Nephrology.
  • Analysis of responses from 291 participating dialysis centers.

Main Results:

  • In July 2017, an estimated 126,583 patients were on dialysis in Brazil.
  • National prevalence and incidence rates were 610 and 194 per million population, respectively.
  • Diabetic nephropathy was the primary diagnosis for new dialysis patients (77 pmp), with a 19.9% annual mortality rate.

Conclusions:

  • The number of dialysis patients, incidence, and prevalence rates are increasing in Brazil.
  • Mortality rates show an upward trend, with significant regional disparities.
  • A substantial portion of patients (24%) were on the renal transplant waiting list.
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