The association between dietary intakes and stone formation in patients with urinary stones in Shiraz

Abstract

What is "already known" in this topic: Prevalence of kidney stones, especially in developing countries, is increasing due to unhealthy lifestyle (reduced physical activity and increased obesity) and food regimen. This problem endangers public health and imposes great therapeutic costs on countries. To date, no cross sectional study has been conducted to investigate the relationship between dietary intake and stone formation in Shiraz, Iran.