What the study found
In this Swiss population-based cohort, kidney stone prevalence was lower than in North America but higher than in Asian populations. The strongest risk factors for existing stones were diabetes mellitus and a family history of kidney stones, while a personal history of kidney stones and low physical activity predicted new stone formation.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that these data will help inform prevention strategies. The study suggests the findings may be useful for understanding which people are at higher risk of kidney stones.
What the researchers tested
The researchers analyzed data from SKIPOGH, a population-based cohort study in Switzerland, to examine the epidemiology and risk factors of urolithiasis, which means kidney stones. They compared prevalence and identified factors associated with prevalent and incident stone formation.
What worked and what didn't
Diabetes mellitus and family history of kidney stones were the strongest risk factors for prevalent stones. A personal history of kidney stones and low physical activity were predictors of incident stone formation.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not describe detailed study limitations. The findings are based on a Swiss cohort, so the results are specific to that population as described in the abstract.
Key points
- Kidney stone prevalence in the Swiss cohort was lower than in North America but higher than in Asian populations.
- Diabetes mellitus and family history of kidney stones were the strongest risk factors for prevalent stones.
- A personal history of kidney stones and low physical activity predicted incident stone formation.
- The study used data from SKIPOGH, a population-based cohort in Switzerland.
- The authors say the data will help inform prevention strategies.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Swiss cohort links kidney stones to diabetes and family history
- Authors:
- Kevin Stritt, Maude Plouvin, Sandrine Estoppey Younes, Belén Ponte, Daniel Ackermann, Daniel G. Fuster, Oliver Bonny, Beat Roth, Murielle Bochud, Menno Pruijm
- Institutions:
- University Hospital of Bern, University of Lausanne, Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Lausanne, Hôpital Beau-Séjour, University of Fribourg, Fribourg Development Agency, University Hospital of Lausanne
- Publication date:
- 2026-01-07
- OpenAlex record:
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- Image credit:
- Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash · Unsplash License
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