Decreased renal function and associated factors in cities, towns and rural areas of Tanzania: a community-based population survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Data on renal dysfunction in sub-Saharan Africa, comparing urban and rural areas, have not yet been reported. Therefore, we aimed to determine the distribution of low estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) in urban and rural Tanzania, to describe factors associated with low eGFR and to quantify fractions attributable to common risk factors.

Methods

We conducted a community-based survey of 1095 randomly selected Tanzanian adults (≥18 years). A structured questionnaire and examinations were used to document sociodemographic characteristics, diet, physical activity, anthropomorphic measurements and blood pressure. Blood tests were performed for HIV infection, diabetes mellitus and creatinine. eGFR was calculated using two equations recommended for African adul

SUBMITTER: Peck R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4784164 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature