Factors associated with chronic kidney disease: epidemiological survey of the National Health Survey

Conclusions: The associated variables were increasing age, health plan coverage, smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and regular or poor health status. The knowledge of CKD prevalence in Brazil and risk and protection factors are essential for disease prevention and the establishment of supporting public health policies.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research