Examining Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels Among Kidney Disease Patients in the United States Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Database: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Kidney diseases have a gradual and subtle onset, which usually results in end-stage renal disease with patients requiring renal replacement therapy. Though pharmacotherapy plays a crucial role, integrating lifestyle modifications like increased physical exercise has been associated with significant improvement in health for kidney disease patients.

Aims: This study aims to retrospectively analyze the prevalence of self-reported physical activity among patients of kidney disease in the United States, based on demographic, socioeconomic, and healthcare access variables for the year 2021.