Impact of war on the development and progression of chronic kidney disease among residents of frontline regions (Kharkiv): first results of Save Kidneys Study as part of the ISN Clinical Research Program

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 10 % of adults worldwide. Since February 24, 2022, at least 12 million people that is equivalent to 27 % of the Ukrainian population of 44.1 million have fled their homes. However, according to the registry analysis across eight European countries, among 14,436 migrants who visited health clinics, only 1.5 % had CKD. Such low prevalence may mean that healthy people tend to leave the affected zones while the sicker and older individuals stay behind. Compared to the available data on the impact of natural disasters, information about the effects of armed conflict on patients with CKD is very limited. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of war on CKD development and progression among people living in frontline regions (Kharkiv, Ukraine).