Renal Function Tests and Lipid Profiles among Apparently Healthy Adult Male Khat-Chewers and Non-Khat Chewers in Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia
Abush Getaneh Degiye,
Mekdes Alem,
Gobena Dedefo
et al.
Abstract:Background: Chewing khat, ‘Catha edulis’ is becoming more common in our society with increased harmful health repercussions, such as lipid metabolism disorder and impaired renal function. There is a scarcity of data and contradictory findings on this topic. Therefore, this study aimed to compare renal function tests and lipid profile levels among apparently healthy adult male khat chewers and non-khat chewers, and to assess the associated risk factors.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dilla Tow… Show more
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