A community study of the prevalence, risk factors and pattern of chronic kidney disease in Osun State, South West Nigeria. - Concepedia

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A community study of the prevalence, risk factors and pattern of chronic kidney disease in Osun State, South West Nigeria.

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2014

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Rotimi Oluyombo, O E Ayodele, PO Akinwusi, Oluseye Ademola Okunola, A Akinsola, Fatiu A. Arogundade, A A Sanusi, A.A. Onayade

Abstract

The prevalence of CKD and its risk factors are high in this rural community of South Western Nigeria. Majority had moderately impaired kidney function. This underscores the need for primary and secondary preventive programmes.