In the Philippines, IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerular kidney disease, accounting for about one-third of biopsy-confirmed cases.
Sa Pilipinas, ang IgA nephropathy ang pinakakaraniwang glomerular na sakit sa bato at bumubuo ng humigit-kumulang isang-katlo ng mga kasong nakumpirma sa biopsy.
IgA Nephropathy sa Pilipinas: Ano ang Dapat Mong Malaman
1. Most common glomerular disease
- IgA nephropathy accounts for 34.4% of glomerulonephritis cases in the Philippines
2. Leading cause among biopsy-proven kidney disease
- It is the #1 most common glomerulonephritis in the Philippines
3. Overall incidence context (includes IgAN within GN)
- Primary glomerulonephritis incidence: 0.2–2.5 cases per 100,000 people per year
4. High overall kidney disease burden in the Philippines
- Chronic kidney disease prevalence is ~35.9% in some populations
5. Higher risk and severity in Asian populations
- Asian/Pacific populations are more likely to be affected and may have more severe IgAN
