Journal of Clinical Review & Case Reports(JCRC)
ISSN: 2573-9565 | DOI: 10.33140/JCRC
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Kvernadze Vasil
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, National Food Agency, Tbilisi State Medical Uni, Georgia
Publications
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Research Article
Assessment of the Importance of Water Quality and Other Exogenous Factors for Urolithiasis in Georgia
Author(s): Kvernadze Vasil, Darsania Tamar* and Kurashvili Bela
Background: No studies have yet been conducted to assess the characteristics of kidney stone disease and the contributing risk factors in Georgia. The goal of our study is to investigate and assess the impact of drinking water quality and other contributing factors on the incidence of urolithiasis in Georgia. Materials and Methods: As part of a descriptive study, the incidence of kidney stone disease across different regions of Georgia was examined, along with its possible association with the mineral composition of drinking water. Additionally, a sociological survey was conducted within the framework of the study among 318 patients who were diagnosed with urolithiasis. Results: Western Georgia has soft water, in contrast, Eastern Georgia has medium or high hardness water. Nationwide, Pearson correlation analysis r.. Read More»