To Assess and Evaluate the Risk Factors Associated With Chronic Kidney Diseases in Karachi, Pakistan. A cross sectional study

Aim: To find out the prevalence and risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease in Karachi Pakistan. Method: The type of study is cross sectional study and it took place in Karachi Pakistan, from January 2014 to May 2015. Data was collected from through screening tests which were done in camps at different places in the city. Chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration equation was used to calculate the GFR (glomerularfiltration rate) and also serum creatinine levels were checked through a standardize blood test. Results: Out of the study population of n=270 patients. Chronic Kidney Disease was found in n=69 (25.55%) of the subjects under study. A significant relationship was found between the disease and Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension (p=0.006). There was also a significant relationship between Hypertension and Diabetes with mean Glomerular Filtration Rate (p<0.001). Conclusion: According to our study the burden of chronic kidney disease is very high as compared to other countries, and its implications on morbidity and mortality, in addition to the economical burden is significant, hence prompting the need for early diagnosis and management of the condition.