Age- and gender-specific incidence rates of renal replacement therapy in Japan: an international comparison

Conclusions: Japan has a higher incidence of RRT among middle- and older-aged populations compared to the total incidence rates of ESKD in Australia. This higher incidence in Japan cannot be explained by differences in the acceptance rate for RRT since data from Australia included both treated and untreated ESKD. A strategy that targets middle- and older-aged males will be necessary to decrease the incidence of RRT in Japan.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research