Journal of Clinical Medicine
Implementation of KDIGO CKD Screening and Its Prognostic Implications in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 75 Years or Older: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent in older adults, yet distinguishing pathological CKD from age-related decline in kidney function remains challenging. KDIGO guidelines recommend combined assessment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR), but implementation in primary care is uncertain. We evaluated CKD screening patterns, KDIGO risk categories, and the prognostic value of eGFR and albuminuria for all-cause mortality in adults aged ≥7 …