Mineral and bone disease - CKD 1

摘要

Introduction and Aims: Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and can result in complications such as mineral and bone disorders. Vitamin D deficiency is also associated with extrarenal and extraskeletal complications. The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical and demographic risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in multiethnic CKD patients in Singapore, a sun-rich country, so that patients at risk for vitamin D deficiency can be identified early, and replacement with vitamin D supplements can be started before further worsening of their kidney function.