Chronic Kidney Disease in Tasmania
In Australia, the prevalence of people treated for end-stage kidney disease (dialysis or transplantation) is increasing annually at 5.6 per cent with over 16,000 people now affected. Tasmania has a particularly high rate of chronic kidney disease, but far fewer are treated with dialysis. Using a de-identified database we are able to examine the longitudinal trends and prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Tasmania. We have identified a large gap between the number of people with kidney disease and the number who receive treatment. We have also identified areas with a high prevalence of kidney disease, but with fewer health services. Combining this data with clinical service provision should improve health outcomes for Tasmanians with chronic kidney disease.
Research Groups
Related Diseases
Staff
- Dr Charlotte McKercher
Team Leaders
- Professor Matthew Jose