Risk factors associated with albuminuria in Rwanda: results from a STEPS survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing burden which affects every part of the world, including developing countries. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has varied etiology which can result from or complicate other NCDs such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The growing prevalence of NCDs coupled with the increasing age in most developing countries, has seen a marked increase of CKD in these settings. CKD has been described as "the most neglected NCD" and greatly affects the quality of life of patients. It also places a huge economic burden on societies. However, few epidemiological data exist, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Assessment of the prevalence of albuminuria as a marker of kidney damage and CKD progression and its main risk factors was thus needed

SUBMITTER: Tran Ngoc C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8561895 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature