a significant trendp < 0.001
A significant trend towards higher stage prevalence with advancing age was observed (Kruskal–Wallis H = 22.46, p < 0.001).
A significant trend towards higher stage prevalence with advancing age was observed (Kruskal–Wallis H = 22.46, p < 0.001).
Thus, the sex-related distribution of CKD was heterogeneous but not significantly skewed toward any single group, showing only a slight trend toward higher prevalence among males.