Management and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Danish Lolland-Falster Health Study: Focus on Renoprotection and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant gaps in chronic kidney disease awareness and treatment adherence, indicating urgent need for improved renal care protocols.
Key Points
Less than half of individuals with chronic kidney disease had blood pressure under control, indicating a critical gap in management.
Treatment adherence for renin–angiotensin–system inhibitors and statins was found to be higher in CKD stages 3b–5 compared to stage 1, highlighting stage-dependent treatment patterns.
Among 2881 individuals with chronic kidney disease, only one-third of those needing nephrology referrals were actually referred, pointing to gaps in care continuity.
Awareness of chronic kidney disease was alarmingly low at 7.1%, which complicates timely initiation of necessary treatments and preventive measures.