Chronic kidney disease causes and outcomes in children: Perspective from a LMIC setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) constitutes a major public health challenge, with a global prevalence of 15-74.7 cases /million children. Preventing CKD in children, slowing its progression and management of complications are essential, especially in challenged health systems in low middle income countries (LMIC). We conducted a retrospective review to assess the underlying cause and stage of CKD at presentation and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents at the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) in Karachi, Pakistan.

Methods

Children 0-16 years with CKD stage 1 and/or higher at presentation were included. Data including demographics, clinical status and lab results at presentation and during follow-up, surgical intervention if any, kidney f

SUBMITTER: Amanullah F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9176774 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature