Risk Factors for Chronic kidney disease

NEPHROLOGY

  • Diabetes. (#1 cause of CKD in the U.S)
  • High blood pressure. (#2 cause of CKD in the U.S)
  • Family history of kidney disease.
  • Cardiovascular disease.
  • Age over 60 years old
  • History of recurrent UTI
  • History of urinary obstruction
  • Smoking.
  • Obesity.
  • Race (Being African-American, Native American or Asian-American).
  • Abnormal kidney structure.
  • A systemic illness that affects the kidneys.

 

Some Facts about the Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease. 

  • 40-60% of pts with  ESRD have diabetes
  • 15-30%of pts with ESRD have hypertension.
  • <10 % have glomerulonephritis
  • 2-3% have cystic kidneys

 

Further Reading / References
Kazancioğlu R. Risk factors for chronic kidney disease: an update. Kidney International Supplements. 2013;3(4):368-371. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4089662/

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