Table 3.
Regional differences in causes of kidney failure
| Cause of KF | Total | South | Northeast | Northwest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 42 | 3(37.5%) | 16 (43.2%) | 23 (28%) | |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 35 | 0 (0%) | 7 (18.9%) | 28 (34.1%) | |
| Unknown | 31 | 2 (25%) | 11 (29.7%) | 18 (21.9%) | |
| Glomerulonephritis | 9 | 2 (25%) | 1 (2.7%) | 6 (7.3%) | |
| Obstructive uropathy | 5 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (6.1%) | |
| Neurogenic bladder | 1 | 1 (12.5%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Congenital | 1 | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.7%) | 0 (0%) | |
| RVH | 2 | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.7%) | 1 (1.2%) | |
| PKD | 1 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.2%) | |
| Total | 127 (100%) | 8 (6.3) % | 37 (29.1%) | 82 (64.5%) | |
KF = kidney failure; RVH = renovascular hypertension; PKD = polycystic kidney disease