Is Chronic Kidney Disease a Critical Health Problem in Madeira Island?
Ana Carlota Vida,
Nicole Pestana,
Pedro Vieira
et al.
Abstract:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an ever-growing global public health problem affecting more than 10% of the general population worldwide. CKD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, representing a major burden to the healthcare system. Although multiple studies have determined CKD prevalence in different countries, there is still a significant knowledge gap between epidemiological surveys and real data recorded by healthcare providers. Regarding the Portuguese po… Show more
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