WCN25-2875 THE IMPACT OF WAR ON CKD DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION: THE FIRST RESULTS OF “SAVE KIDNEYS STUDY” GRANTED BY CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM OF THE ISN

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 10% of adults worldwide. Since 24 Feb 2022, at least 12 million people, 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 attended health clinics, only 1.5% were diagnosed with CKD. This low prevalence may mean that especially healthier people tend to leave the affected zones while the sicker and older individuals stay behind.