Kidney Stone Cases in the U.S. Much Higher Than Expected

A recent NHANES study found significantly more symptomatic stone cases in the U.S than expected, with a 12-month incidence rate of 2.1% — double that of year 2000!​
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A rapidly expanding kidney stone patient population would require more healthcare resources, as emergency department visits and demand for treatments surge. Understanding patients’ needs will help urologists allocate resources more effectively.​
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Download the 2022 Global Urology Survey report to find out more.

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Direct and indirect costs of nephrolithiasis in an employed population: opportunity for disease management?
US Kidney Stone Rate Higher Than Expected