Island medicine longitudinal cohort study: Rapid rise in chronic kidney disease in rural and remote communities

CONCLUSION: The age-standardized prevalence of CKD in rural and remote regions has increased considerably over the past decade, likely compounded by limited access to primary and secondary healthcare. These findings highlight the need to ensure healthcare resources are directed to areas of greatest need.PMID:38533938 | DOI:10.1111/nep.14296

Source: Rural Remote Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Matthew D Jose Laura Cuthbertson James Burgess Kim Jose Timothy Saunder Alex Kitsos Jan Radford Rajesh Raj Source Type: research