Alcohol use disorder tied to development of chronic kidney disease: A nationwide database analysis

Abstract

Our study suggested that AUD was associated with an increased incidence of newly diagnosed CKD by nearly two folds. Young age, in particular, had a higher association between AUD and CKD. Considering the preventable nature of AUD, establishing effective health policies is imperative to reduce high-risk alcohol behaviors and thereby prevent alcohol-related kidney disease. Further prospective studies are warranted to further elucidate the causation of AUD on kidney function.