Prevalence of impaired renal function among rural and urban populations: findings of a cross-sectional study in Malawi [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces region-specific risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as nephrotoxic herbal medicines, antiretroviral therapy and infections, in addition to hypertension and diabetes. However, large epidemiological studies from this area are scarce. Methods: In a c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wellcome
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Wellcome Open Research |
| Online Access: | https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-92/v1 |