Screening for Kidney Disease in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Kidney disease is the 10th leading cause of death worldwide and disproportionately increases morbidity and mortality for people residing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Considering the high burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on patients, society, and health care systems, strategies to improve screening for CKD need to be prioritized. With appropriate interventions, screening could prevent progression of early stages of CKD and, ultimately, reduce the need for kidney replacement therapy.

Source: Seminars in Nephrology - March 29, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Robert Kalyesubula, Andrea L. Conroy, Viviane Calice-Silva, Vivek Kumar, Ugochi Onu, Anthony Batte, Francoise Folefack Kaze, June Fabian, Ifeoma Ulasi Source Type: research