Trends in urolithiasis mortality in the United States, 1999–2024: a Joinpoint regression analysis of age, sex, race, and regional disparities
Background Urolithiasis is traditionally considered a benign condition with extremely low mortality. However, recent evidence suggests a potential shift in this paradigm. This study aims to analyze urolithiasis mortality trends in the United States from 1999 to 2024, with a focus on demographic and geographic dispariti...