Understanding the problem of chronic kidney disease in the Republic of Kazakhstan: the study on prevalence and patients' health behaviors - Takeaways - MDSpire

Understanding the problem of chronic kidney disease in the Republic of Kazakhstan: the study on prevalence and patients' health behaviors

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  • Yerlan Burkutov

  • Yernur Zikiriya

  • Olzhas Zhandossov

  • Dinara Makhanbetkulova

  • June 3, 2026

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    The study analyzed chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and hemodialysis in Kazakhstan from 2017 to 2019.

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    Point prevalence of CKD ranged from 137.0 to 388.8 per million population across provinces in 2017.

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    Hemodialysis prevalence exceeded that of CKD, with rates from 359.3 to 629.3 per million population.

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    CKD patients exhibited suboptimal disease knowledge and self-management skills, with notable gender differences.

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    Further research is needed to understand CKD determinants and improve patient health behaviors in Kazakhstan.

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