Table 2 Comparison of renal status among study subjects
Parameters | Mode of inhabitation of subjects in CKDu endemic areas in dry zone of Sri Lanka | p value and comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
Long term but born in other provinces (n = 312) | Since birth (n = 105) | ||
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
Average period of living in CKDu risk area | 17 ± 5.3 years | 30 ± 5.3 years | 0.03 |
ACR | 21.3 ± 4.5 mg/g urine | 24.3 ± 3.5 mg/g urine | Within heathy range |
Causes for CKD in study cohort | |||
Renal calculi | 8 | 6 | > 0.05 |
Hypertension | 2 | 4 | > 0.05 |
CKDu | – | 4 | 0.03 |
Water consumption | |||
Amount | 2.5 ± 0.3 l/day | 2.5 ± 0.3 l/day | > 0.05 |
Type | |||
Filtered | 290/312 | 98/105 | > 0.05 |
Field work per day | 4.5 ± 2 h | 4.8 ± 2.2 h | > 0.05 |