Chronic Kidney Disease in Urban, Adult Sri Lankans: A Cohort Follow‐Up Study

International Journal of Nephrology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shamila De Silva, Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera, Madunil Anuk Niriella, Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Norihiro Kato, Rajitha Wickramasinghe, H Janaka de Silva
DOI: 10.1155/ijne/3236349
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Abstract

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 850 million adults worldwide, with its prevalence rising due to increasing rates of diabetes and hypertension in ageing populations. This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of CKD in an urban adult cohort in Sri Lanka, where such data is limited. Methods We conducted a stratified random sampling of participants from Ragama, Sri Lanka, initially in 2007(ages 35-64) and reassessed them in 2014. Data collection involved structured interviews, anthropometric measurements and biochemical tests. CKD was evaluated in 2014 using the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated via the CKD-EPI formula, defining CKD as eGFR

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Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Healthcare Systems and Reforms Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

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Journal / source
International Journal of Nephrology
Volume
2026
Issue
1
Pages
3236349–3236349
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN