Chronic kidney disease among high school students of Kinshasa

Chronic kidney disease among high school students of Kinshasa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major worldwide health problem. However, its burden among adolescents and young adults is unknown, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to investigate its prevalence in the sch...

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Main Authors: Bukabau Justine B, Makulo Jean-Robert R, Pakasa Nestor M, Cohen Eric P, Lepira François B, Kayembe Patrick K, Nseka Nazaire M, Sumaili Ernest K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Equation of reduced renal function
CKD
High school students
Prevalence
Kinshasa
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/24

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