Global health inequalities of chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis
Rachael Duff,
Omodolapo Awofala,
Muhammad Tahir Arshad
et al.
Abstract:Background and hypothesis
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. This study investigated disparities in age, sex and socio-economic status in CKD and updated global prevalence estimates through systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods
Five databases were searched from 2014 to 2022, with 14 871 articles screened, 119 papers included and data analysed on 29 159 948 parti… Show more
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