Exploring the Root Cause for Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) via Analysis of Metal Ion and Counterion Contaminants in Drinking Water: A Study in Sri Lanka
Table 1
CKDu patients in high-risk areas for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka.
District
Risk-AGA divisions
2014
2015
Ampara
Dehiattakandiya, Maha oya
493
468
Anuradhapura
All divisions
8903
8412
Polonnaruwa
All divisions
3483
5018
Badulla
Rideemaliyadda, Mahiyangana
1010
943
Kurunegala
Polpithigama
561
1660
Matale
Wilgamuwa
803
1107
Monaragala
Thanamalwila, Wellawaya, Buttala
246
794
Mullaitivu
Welioya
333
486
Vavuniya
Vavuniya south, Cheddikulam
163
1933
Trincomalee
Padavi siripura, Gomarakadawala
484
426
Hambanthota
Tissamharama, Lunugamvehera
0
205
Total
16479
21452
Source: Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka, 2016.
