Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease among Young Adults attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Madurai- A Case-Control Study

Introduction: As with other non-communicable diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD) also is in a way at the top among the younger population. Apart from diabetes, hypertension, old age, family history of CKD other risk factors like smoking, alcohol, pesticide exposure, heavy metals also made them vulnerable to CKD. The focus on CKD in younger age groups is often overlooked; therefore, this study has been planned to address this gap. Objective: To determine the risk factors for chronic kidney disease among young adult patients