Is exposure to hydrocarbons associated with chronic kidney disease in young Nigerians? A case–control study

IntroductionAlthough environmental exposure to hydrocarbons has been linked to non-communicable diseases, its association with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is still an emerging area. Epidemiological studies associating CKD with prolonged exposure to hydrocarbons have mostly focused on occupational e...

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Main Authors: Ogochukwu Chinedum Okoye, Nyemike Awunor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Nephrology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneph.2022.1010080/full