Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Presenting at a Haemodialysis unit at Qayarrha General Hospital

Abstract

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISESEAS is a serious public health problem in Iraq, with data indicating a national prevalence of among 8% and 10% of the adult population affected. A range of pathological factors, including poorly managed diabetes and hypertension, contribute to the rapid increase in CKD incidence. However, data on the demographic, clinical characteristics, and associated risk factors of CKD among maintenance haemodialysis patients in Qayara remain lacking 1. Present study addresses this information gap.