Kidney screening: A profile of Nepal

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively. Objective: To determine the status of Kidney Diseases among the people of Nepal. Methodology: A single day Screening was done among 1697peoplewho attended Free Kidney Screening Camp. General checkups, Sugar and Albumin checkup in Urine Sample and screening questionnaires were used for collecting information. All the collected information was entered on SPSS 20. Percentages, cross tabulations were done for analysis. Results: Among 1697 participants screened, mean age of participants was found to be 39.7 years. 21% Hypertensive,18.1% Diabetic,5.8% having Kidney diseases, 15.8% having Urine Infection.1.9% undergoing dialysis, 1.1% have done kidney transplant. Conclusion: We can now conclude that the total prevalence of the kidney disease in Nepal has been increased from the previous 10% to more than 12 %.

Keywords

• Kidney Screening
• Kidney
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Nepal