Guohua Zeng, Zanlin Mai, Shujie Xia, Zhiping Wang, Keqin Zhang, Li Wang, Yongfu Long, Jinxiang Ma, Yi Li, Show P Wan, Wenqi Wu, Yongda Liu, Zelin Cui, Zhijian Zhao, Jing Qin, Tao Zeng, Yang Liu, Xiaolu Duan, Xin Mai, Zhou Yang, Zhenzhen Kong, Tao Zhang, Chao Cai, Yi Shao, Zhongjin Yue, Shujing Li, Jiandong Ding, Shan Tang, Zhangqun Ye
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of kidney stones among adults in China. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted among individuals aged ≥18 years across China, from May 2013 to July 2014. Participants underwent urinary tract ultrasonographic examinations, completed pre-designed and standardised questionnaires, and provided blood and urine samples for analysis. Kidney stones were defined as particles of ≥4 mm...
July 2017: BJU International