Background: Kidney stone disease is a growing public health concern globally, including in India, where demographic and socio-economic transitions are shaping disease burden patterns. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with kidney stone disease among older adults in India.
Methods: The present study utilized secondary data from Wave-1 of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), conducted during 2017-18. A Descriptive and regression analysis was used to examine the association between kidney stone and socio-demographic factors, and presented as adjusted odds ratios with a confidence interval of 95%. The analyses were performed using STATA, and the map was made using QGIS software.
Results: The overall prevalence of the kidney stone problem in India was 2.6%, with a higher burden among males (3.1%) then women (2.2%). Considerable variation was observed across states, with the prevalence notably higher in Manipur (10.7%), Himachal Pradesh (8.0%), and Gujarat (7.7%). Multivariate analysis revealed that individuals with low education (< 5 years: OR=1.19), belonging to other caste groups (OR=1.23), the richest quintile (OR=1.95), and residents of the western region (OR=1.5) had a significantly higher risk of kidney stones.
Conclusion: The study reveals a significant association between the prevalence of kidney stones and socio-economic factors. The prevalence was notably higher among men, older adults, urban residents, and individuals belonging to the richest wealth group.