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Investigating kidney stone disease in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka's Central Highlands experience a high burden of kidney stone disease, but specific data on contributing factors are lacking. This interdisciplinary study will examine regional variations in stone disease prevalence between the wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka. Researchers will generate topographic water source maps and gather community perceptions of the regional water supply, aiming to identify risk factors for kidney stone disease and improve public health outcomes.

Project: A Study of Patient and Environmental Factors that Drive Kidney Stone Disease in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka
Funding Source: Environmental Venture Projects 
Funding Year: 2024 
Research Areas: Public Health
Regions: Asia

Research Team:
Alan Pao (Medicine), 
Khalid Osman (Civil & Environmental Engineering)

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