Prevalence and risk factors for chronic kidney disease among older adult patients with schizophrenia in Taiwan.

Shu-Ting ChangJiunn-Ying LiouBo-Jian WuHsing-Kang Chen

Published in: International journal of psychiatry in medicine (2024)

This study found that the overall prevalence of CKD in older patients with schizophrenia was 11.3%. Risk factors for CKD in this population were older age and higher BMI. In addition to early identification and early treatment of CKD in older patients with schizophrenia, clinicians should actively manage the risk factors identified in this study, such as higher BMI and older age.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
risk factors
end stage renal disease
community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged
body mass index
young adults
combination therapy
replacement therapy
peritoneal dialysis