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February 28, 2026Clinical and Experimental Nephrology0 citationsOpen Access

Recent trends in dialysis initiation in Japan: a region‑specific descriptive analysis using Hokkaido as an example

HSHirofumi SakumaMMMegumi MatsumotoYKYusuke Kanno

Key Points

  • This study aims to analyze dialysis initiation trends in Hokkaido in comparison to national statistics.
  • Descriptive analysis of dialysis initiation rates in Hokkaido
  • Comparison of regional data with national trends
  • Subgroup analysis based on age and other factors
  • Dialysis initiation rates in Hokkaido decreased across most subgroups
  • Trends differed significantly from national rates
  • Rising nephrosclerosis incidence among older adults calls for action

Abstract

Dialysis initiation rates in Hokkaido decreased in most subgroups compared with national trends. Given the rising incidence of nephrosclerosis among older adults, targeted interventions at the prefectural level are urgently warranted.

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Sakuma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287010a974eb0d3c026aahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10157-026-02831-y
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