Abstract
This report notes the differences in the classification of the primary renal disease (PRD) used in different renal dialysis and transplant registries worldwide. The heterogeneity of coding systems complicates the comparative analysis of end-stage renal disease from different regions. Using data collected over two decades in the United States, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand, we present a method for reorganization of the classes of PRD that allows a straightforward comparison of retrospective data from these registries.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Australia / epidemiology
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Cross-Cultural Comparison*
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Europe / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Kidney Diseases / classification
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Kidney Diseases / epidemiology*
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Kidney Diseases / etiology
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / epidemiology*
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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New Zealand / epidemiology
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Registries / statistics & numerical data
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Retrospective Studies
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United States / epidemiology