Key result
Hail region survey reveals high CKD risk factor burden, led by ~72% family diabetes history.
Why the study?
Chronic kidney disease is increasing worldwide due to rising diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, but regional data on risk factors in Hail, KSA are lacking.
Cross-Sectional (n=300)
A pilot survey in the Hail region of KSA identified a high prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease, highlighting the need for comprehensive screening and awareness programs.
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide health alarm that is rising for the most part of the world as the result of increasing incidences of diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to provide data about risk factors for CKD in Hail region, KSA to plan for a comprehensive survey in the area. METHODS: A survey was performed, employing household visits, covered 300 individuals, selected from two areas in Hail region to fulfill the planned sample for this pilot setting. A questionnaire was used to obtained information about CKD risk factors. Results: High percentages of risk factors were indicated in a family history (FH) of DM representing 72%, followed by family history of hypertension, recurrent urinary tract infection, DM, family history of renal disease, hypertension, and analgesic abuse, constituting 65%, 59%, 26%,26%, 25%, and 22%, respectively. Conclusion: This study shows increased risk factors for CKD in Hail area. There is an urgent need for more detailed measurement for these risk factors through a comprehensive survey to evaluate individuals with risk factors, to enable earlier detection, and risk factor reduction through rising of awareness.
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Ginawi et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic kidney disease (n=300). Risk factors for CKD was evaluated on Prevalence of CKD risk factors. A survey of 300 individuals in the Hail region identified high rates of CKD risk factors, most notably a family history of diabetes (72%), family history of hypertension (65%), and recurrent UTI (59%).
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