Well Water Consumed and Urolithiasis in Gedangsari Subdistrict, Yogyakarta
Abstract: The land in
Gedangsari Subdistrict area composes of limestone. Many local people consume
drinking water from wells that contain high levels of calcium. Many people
suffer from urolithiasis. This study aimed to describe calcium or Ca(OH)2
distribution in the well water and explain its relation with urolithiasis
incidence. This study was conducted in Gedangsari Subdistrict, Gunung Kidul
District from July to November 2013. The study was cross sectional confirmed
with titration test in laboratory. Samples were 94 wells of 3,849 well
population as selected randomly. Criteria of sample selection included wells
used for drinking by the population aged older than 30 years already, with less
than 15 meter of depth. Laboratory test of Ca (OH)2 level was conducted by titration.
Suspect urolithiasis was clinically diagnosed by doctor and data analysis used
chi-square test. Results showed relation between water hardness and
urolithiasis (RP = 2.27), although statistically not significant. In
conclusion, there was no relation between mineral water consumption, age, and
length of stay with urolithiasis incidence in Gedangsari Subdistrict,
Gunungkidul District.
Author: Fardhiasih Dwi Astuti,
Ruri Trisasri, Asep Rustiawan
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg160021
