2020
DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-01966-8
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its associated factors in Malaysia; findings from a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia was 9.07% in 2011. We aim to determine the current CKD prevalence in Malaysia and its associated risk factors. Methods: A population-based study was conducted on a total of 890 respondents who were representative of the adult population in Malaysia, i.e., aged ≥18 years old. Respondents were randomly selected using a stratified cluster method. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was estimated from calibrated serum creatinine usi… Show more

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“…The association between TCM and CKD progression in Asian countries has been inconsistent to date [ 1 , 38 ]. A few studies have reported no association between TCM and CKD progression [ 38 , 39 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The association between TCM and CKD progression in Asian countries has been inconsistent to date [ 1 , 38 ]. A few studies have reported no association between TCM and CKD progression [ 38 , 39 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rising public health problem with an alarming increasing trend [ 1 ]. During management of CKD patients, optimal control is important to delay disease progression [ 2 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reports from the global burden of disease (GBD) [ 4 ] clearly show that CKD is a growing global health problem with increasing incidence and prevalence in both developed and developing countries. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality, mainly attributable to elevated cardiovascular risk [ 4 , 5 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function, with an increased prevalence in recent years. [ 1 , 2 ] It is mainly caused by diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis. [ 3 , 4 ] Initially, the symptoms of CKD are insidious and then presented with fatigue, swelling legs, dizziness, and loss of appetite gradually.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%