Global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease and disparities in kidney replacement therapy
Background: The global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) reflects each
nation's unique genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics. The …
nation's unique genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics. The …
Epidemiology of haemodialysis outcomes
Haemodialysis (HD) is the commonest form of kidney replacement therapy in the world,
accounting for approximately 69% of all kidney replacement therapy and 89% of all dialysis …
accounting for approximately 69% of all kidney replacement therapy and 89% of all dialysis …
[HTML][HTML] Global, regional, and national burden of chronic kidney disease, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Background Health system planning requires careful assessment of chronic kidney disease
(CKD) epidemiology, but data for morbidity and mortality of this disease are scarce or non …
(CKD) epidemiology, but data for morbidity and mortality of this disease are scarce or non …
The impact of population ageing on the burden of chronic kidney disease
The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its risk factors are projected to rise in
parallel with the rapidly ageing global population. By 2050, the prevalence of CKD category …
parallel with the rapidly ageing global population. By 2050, the prevalence of CKD category …
Inequities in kidney health and kidney care
R Vanholder, L Annemans, M Braks… - Nature Reviews …, 2023 - nature.com
Health inequity refers to the existence of unnecessary and unfair differences in the ability of
an individual or community to achieve optimal health and access appropriate care. Kidney …
an individual or community to achieve optimal health and access appropriate care. Kidney …
An update on the global disparities in kidney disease burden and care across world countries and regions
Summary Background Since 2015, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Global
Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) has spearheaded multinational efforts to understand the …
Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) has spearheaded multinational efforts to understand the …
[HTML][HTML] Sex and gender differences in chronic kidney disease and access to care around the globe
The difference between sex, the biological construct, and gender, the social construct, may
be most evident in settings of vulnerability. Globally, chronic kidney disease is more …
be most evident in settings of vulnerability. Globally, chronic kidney disease is more …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing access to integrated ESKD care as part of universal health coverage
The global nephrology community recognizes the need for a cohesive strategy to address
the growing problem of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In March 2018, the International …
the growing problem of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In March 2018, the International …
Epidemiology of pediatric chronic kidney disease/kidney failure: learning from registries and cohort studies
R Harada, Y Hamasaki, Y Okuda, R Hamada… - Pediatric …, 2022 - Springer
Although the concept of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is similar to that in adults,
pediatric CKD has some peculiarities, and there is less evidence and many factors that are …
pediatric CKD has some peculiarities, and there is less evidence and many factors that are …
COVID-19 pandemic: is Africa different?
COVID-19 has now spread to all the continents of the world with the possible exception of
Antarctica. However, Africa appears different when compared with all the other continents …
Antarctica. However, Africa appears different when compared with all the other continents …