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This analysis aims to quantify the prevalence of kidney replacement therapy across the European Union.

Over 500,000 people on kidney replacement therapy in the European Union

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Analysis reports the prevalence of kidney replacement therapy in the EU, indicating significant health implications.

This analysis aims to quantify the prevalence of kidney replacement therapy across the European Union.
Estimated the number of individuals on kidney replacement therapy in the EU.
Disaggregated data by treatment type: dialysis versus kidney transplants.
Identified prevalence rates across different EU countries.
Approximately 511,549 individuals in the EU rely on kidney replacement therapy.
About 310,000 are treated with dialysis, while around 200,000 receive kidney transplants.
Significant variations in prevalence rates exist among EU countries.

Ortiz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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