CauseIntroductory
What are the primary etiologies of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as mentioned in the chapter?
The primary etiologies of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are diabetes mellitus and hypertension, which are recognized as the leading causes. Other significant causes include chronic glomerulonephritis and polycystic kidney disease.
Key points
- Diabetes mellitus accounts for 44% of end-stage renal disease cases.
- Hypertension is responsible for 28% of cases.
- Chronic glomerulonephritis contributes to 16% of cases.
- Polycystic kidney disease accounts for 4.5% of cases.
Source:Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient· Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis· p. 233–248
Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient
James W. Little DMD MS
Ninth Edition · Elsevier, Inc.