Comparison of kidney-related parameters in patients with CKD, according to the age group
| Age in 2010 | 40–65 years | 66–80 years | >80 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | N=189/1345 (14%) | N=765/1842 (41%) | N=560/854 (66%) | |||
| Per cent with grade 3a >5 | 61 | (54 to 68) | 64 | (60 to 67) | 69 | (65 to 73) |
| Per cent with CKD and severe decline | 25 | (19 to 32) | 16 | (13 to 18) | 11 | (9 to 14) |
| Per cent with CKD and two or more certain drops | 27 | (21 to 34) | 26 | (23 to 29) | 16 | (13 to 20) |
| Mean MDRD in 2010 | 56 | (54 to 58) | 53 | (51 to 54) | 50 | (48 to 51) |
| Mean CKD duration (years) | 5.8 | (5.3 to 6.5) | 7.8 | (7.4 to 8.1) | 9.2 | (8.9 to 9.7) |
For dichotomous variables: % and exact (binomial) 95% CI.
For continuous variables: mean value and 95% CI.
CKD, chronic kidney disease; MDRD, modification of diet in renal disease.