Kamran Hassan Bhatti, Rawa Bapir, Nadeem Sohail, Faaz Salah Gomha, Ahmed H A Shaat, Aftab Ahmed Channa, Khalid Mohammed Abdelrahman, Bryar Othman Muhammed, Nali H Hama, Fahmi H Kakamad, Berun A Abdalla, Jihad Ibrahim Hama, Hiwa O Abdullah
BACKGROUND: Urolithiasis is one of the most prevalent urological diseases and is associated with a substantial economic burden. Its prevalence varies according to geographical location. Qatar is a Middle Eastern country located in the Afro-Asian Stone Belt. It has a dry and hot climate, which may predispose individuals working in these environments to form kidney stones (KSs). METHODS: A population sample of 4204 patients was categorized into five occupational classes...
March 19, 2024: Archivio Italiano di Urologia, Andrologia