Urinary Stone Disease in Mexico: A Hidden Health Crisis

Urinary stone disease (USD) is a big problem in Mexico, but not many people know about it. It affects a lot of people, but we don't have enough information to understand it fully. This makes it hard to plan for public health and prevention. A recent study looked at two things: a big health survey from 2018 and other research papers. They found that about 33 out of every 1, 000 people in Mexico have USD. It's most common in people aged 50 to 70. Some places, like Yucatan, Mexico City, and the Gulf Coast, have even higher rates. The study also found that people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are more likely to have USD. It's also linked to things like lower income, less access to healthcare, and hotter weather. The review part of the study looked at 16 other studies. It found that metabolic syndrome, obesity, and certain chemical imbalances in the body are common in people with USD. This disease is a big deal in Mexico. It causes a lot of problems and costs a lot of money. We need better ways to prevent it, find it early, and treat it fairly. We also need to address the risk factors that we can change.