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Summary
Proteinuria, a marker of kidney disease, was found in over 27% of older adults. It was more prevalent in women and those with urinary tract infections, highlighting potential screening opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nephrology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Proteinuria is a key indicator of kidney damage.
- Prevalence and associated factors in older adults require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of proteinuria in an elderly population.
- To identify potential medical characteristics associated with proteinuria in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A representative sample of 624 individuals aged 65-84 years was studied.
- Data was collected from six regions in Croatia, Yugoslavia.
- Proteinuria was assessed in relation to specific medical characteristics.
Main Results:
- Established proteinuria was observed in 30.8% of females and 27.4% of males.
- Proteinuria showed a statistically significant association with urinary tract infections.
- While arterial hypertension and heart failure were more frequent in proteinuria patients, the difference lacked statistical significance.
Conclusions:
- Proteinuria is common in older adults, particularly in women.
- Urinary tract infections are a significant risk factor for proteinuria in this age group.
- Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between proteinuria, hypertension, and heart failure in the elderly.