Prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in an african semi-urban area: Results from a cross-sectional survey in Gueoul, Senegal

Autor: Maria Faye, Ahmed Tall Lemrabott, Mouhamadou Moustapha Cissé, Khodia Fall, Younoussa Keita, Alioune A Ngaide, Alassane Mbaye, El Hadji Fary Ka, Abdou Niang, Abdoul Kane, Boucar Diouf
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 28, Iss 6, Pp 1389-1396 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1319-2442
DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.220878
Popis: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health priority worldwide; however, its prevalence and incidence are difficult to assess. In Africa, few studies have been conducted on the prevalence of CKD. This study sought to describe the epidemiological characteristics and profile of CKD, as well as the related risk factors in Guéoul, a semi-urban zone in Senegal. An observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted in Guéoul city in Senegal from November 1, 2012, to December 10, 2012, according to the WHO STEPS approach. People older than 35 years living in Guéoul city were included in the study. Cardiovascular and renal disease risk factor screening was conducted for this population. Data were analyzed using the 3.5.1 version of Epi Info software. The significance level was a P
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