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Brazilian Dialysis Survey 2024
Fabiana Baggio Nerbass1, Helbert do Nascimento Lima2, Bruno Zawadzki3
1Fundação Pró-Rim, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
Jornal Brasileiro De Nefrologia
|February 19, 2026
Summary
The number of Brazilians on dialysis continues to rise, with increasing rates of complications like anemia and poor vascular access. This highlights an urgent need for improved chronic kidney disease patient care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The annual Brazilian Dialysis Survey (BDS) is crucial for informing national health policies.
- The Brazilian Society of Nephrology (BSN) conducts this vital survey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the 2024 epidemiological findings from the Brazilian Dialysis Survey.
- To compare current dialysis statistics with previous years.
Main Methods:
- A voluntary online survey was distributed to Brazilian chronic dialysis centers.
- A nationally representative random sample of 258 dialysis centers was used for prevalence and incidence estimates.
- Data collected included patient characteristics, center attributes, and treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- An estimated 172,585 patients were on dialysis in Brazil as of July 1st, 2024.
- Prevalence and incidence rates were 812 and 249 per million population, respectively.
- Trends showed increased catheter use, higher rates of anemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, and lower dialysis adequacy (Kt/V), with a 16.5% crude annual mortality rate.
Conclusions:
- The number and prevalence of chronic dialysis patients in Brazil continue to increase.
- Deteriorating trends in vascular access, dialysis adequacy, and metabolic control necessitate focused improvements in patient care.
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