The Singapore Renal Registry: an overview

The Singapore Renal Registry (SRR) is created to collect and analyse information on incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in Singapore. Its objectives include the implementation of a consolidated renal disease data system, report on incidence and trends over time of renal disease, analyse aggregate data on effect of various modalities of therapy, identify problems and opportunities for special studies and research. The framework of the Registry encompasses the following areas: incidence, demographics and causes of ESRD, utilization of treatment modalities, institutions providing treatment, morbidity and survival rates of various treatment modalities, the paediatric sector, the private sector, international comparisons and research areas. This overview will present whatever existing data and renal statistics that are currently available on a regional or national basis. The collection of nationwide statistics will provide a database to formulate national averages of individual renal statistics. Statistics can also be collected to provide valuable data for planning and projection for future needs.