Epidemiology of kidney failure with replacement therapy in Puerto Rico: Report from 2001 to 2017

Abstract

Kidney failure (KF) with replacement therapy (RT) is a major health threat to Latin American population. Studies comparing the Latin American population in different countries have ascertained the growing concern of increased incidence and prevalence. Some factors that contribute to this condition are diabetes, hypertension, and poverty. Objective: The purpose of this study was to report the epidemiology for KF with RT in Puerto Rican population from 2001 to 2017. Materials and methods: Data were provided by the Renal Council of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2017. Population involved adult male and women residents of Puerto Rico registered as dialysis patients. Methods for reporting data incorporated formulas for calculating incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate per year. Results: The incidence rate demonstrated an increase from 306 per million population (pmp) in 2001 to 419 pmp in 2016. Prevalence rate reported as 892 pmp at the start of the study and 1598 pmp at the end. The mortality rate was reported as 255 pmp in 2001 and progressively increased to 345 pmp in 2017. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the increasing trend of the incidence and prevalence among cases of KF in Puerto Rico. Reporting the above statistical data will help provide an understanding of which health programs and strategies are needed to prevent this condition.