Diabetic nephropathy and hypertension in diabetes patients of sub-Saharan countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Diabetic nephropathy and hypertension in diabetes patients of sub-Saharan countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective This meta-analysis was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy and its association with hypertension in diabetics of sub-Saharan African countries. Results A total of 27 studies were included for the meta-analysis. The pooled overall prevalence of diabetic ne...

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Main Authors: Fasil Wagnew, Setegn Eshetie, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Abriham Zegeye, Getenet Dessie, Henok Mulugeta, Amanuel Alemu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Diabetic nephropathy
Hypertension
Sub-Saharan countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3670-5

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