Suleiman Makhmud, Sakko Yesbolat, Mustafa Aidana, Baimenov Chingiz, Zhanbyrbekuly Ulanbek, Gaipov Abduzhappar
Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Urolithiasis. 2025 Jun 21;53(1):121. doi: 10.1007/s00240-025-01788-z.
This study aims to investigate the prevalence and trends of USD in Kazakhstan using retrospective data from the Unified National Electronic Health System (UNEHS), spanning from 2014 to 2021. Urinary stone disease (USD), a prevalent urological condition globally, is characterized by the formation of stones in any part of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. A total of 162,538 hospitalization records from 132,915 patients diagnosed with urolithiasis were analyzed. The study reveals an overall hospitalization prevalence of 1.31 per 1,000 individuals, with the highest rates observed in the southern regions, including Turkestan and Almaty, which align with the geographical characteristics of the "stone belt." Demographic data show a predominance of hospitalizations among individuals aged 50 and above, with a near-equal gender distribution, reflecting a global trend of increasing USD prevalence in women. The urban-rural disparity in hospitalization rates highlights a higher burden in urban areas, potentially due to lifestyle and healthcare access factors. Surgical interventions, particularly ureteral and kidney surgeries, were most frequently performed in urban hospitals. Despite significant healthcare improvements, the study underscores the need for more detailed epidemiological data on USD in Kazakhstan, emphasizing regional, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. The findings provide critical insights for public health strategies and resource allocation aimed at addressing the growing burden of USD in Kazakhstan.
本研究旨在利用2014年至2021年统一国家电子健康系统(UNEHS)的回顾性数据,调查哈萨克斯坦尿路结石病(USD)的患病率和趋势。尿路结石病是一种全球普遍存在的泌尿系统疾病,其特征是尿路任何部位(包括肾脏、输尿管、膀胱或尿道)形成结石。对132915例被诊断为尿石症患者的162538份住院记录进行了分析。研究显示,总体住院患病率为每1000人中有1.31人,在包括突厥斯坦和阿拉木图在内的南部地区患病率最高,这与“结石带”的地理特征相符。人口数据显示,50岁及以上人群住院人数居多,性别分布近乎相等,这反映了全球尿路结石病在女性中患病率上升的趋势。住院率的城乡差异突出表明城市地区负担较重,这可能是由于生活方式和医疗服务可及性因素所致。手术干预,特别是输尿管和肾脏手术,在城市医院最为常见。尽管医疗保健有了显著改善,但该研究强调哈萨克斯坦需要更详细的尿路结石病流行病学数据,强调区域、环境和社会经济因素。这些发现为旨在应对哈萨克斯坦尿路结石病日益加重负担的公共卫生战略和资源分配提供了关键见解。