The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in South Africa - limitations of studies comparing prevalence with sub-Saharan Africa, Africa, and globally

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in South Africa - limitations of studies comparing prevalence with sub-Saharan Africa, Africa, and globally

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a globally significant non-communicable disorder. CKD prevalence varies between countries and within a country. We compared the prevalence rates of CKD in South Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, Africa, and globally. Methods We registered a systemati...

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Main Authors: Sudesh Hariparshad, Rajendra Bhimma, Louansha Nandlal, Edgar Jembere, Saraladevi Naicker, Alain Assounga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Prevalence
Epidemiology
Chronic kidney disease
Renal insufiency
Renal impairment
Nephropathy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03109-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03109-1

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