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

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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2017;volume=28;issue=6;spage=1389;epage=1396;aulast=Faye