Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is indeed a significant public health problem
globally, and is particularly pronounced in Sri Lanka, with Anuradhapura
district in the North Central Province identified as a high-risk area. Several
factors contribute to the prevalence of CKD in Sri Lanka and particularly in
the Anuradhapura district: that is, Agricultural Practices, Contaminated Water,
climate and dehydration, genetic predisposition, and Limited Healthcare
Access etc. This paper aimed to identify the prevalence of CKD and explored
the factors associated with its occurrence in Anuradhapura district. For this
study used to a multi-stage cluster sampling method to select fifty participants
aged 20 years and above. A structured questionnaire used to collect their life
style and medical history data and also blood and urine samples obtain for
laboratory analysis and finally CKD was defined as estimated glomerular
filtration rate <60 mL" refers to individuals with a kidney function estimated
to be less than 60 mL/min. Among the study population, which include both
males and females, the majority of participants with chronic kidney disease
(CKD) will spread within the age group of 40 to 60 years. The prevalence of
CKD in the Anuradhapura district is significant and calls for timely urgent
attention. This study identifies several risk factors such as age, gender – male,
occupation, law educational backgrounds. In this paper, we attempt to explore
additional factors contributing to CKD in the Anuradhapura District. Lastly,
we provide some recommendations to mitigate this renal disease: that is,
Improved Water Quality, Public Awareness Campaign, Regular Monitoring
and Evaluation and Regular Screening Programs etc.
