Risk factors for chronic renal failure in Ivory Coast : a prospective study of 280 patients
Joint Authors
Guei, M. C.
Gnionsahe, D. A.
Lagou, D. A.
Tia, W. M.
Ackoundou-N'Guessan, K. Clement
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2011), pp.185-190, 6 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2011-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Chronic renal failure (CRF) represents the major cause of mortality in the nephrology unit in Ivory Coast because the means for appropriate management are lacking.
The present study was performed to investigate the risk factors for CRF so that strategies for prevention could be elaborated.
A case-control study was performed prospectively at the Yopougon Teaching Hospital in Abidjan from January 2006 to December 2006.
Factors known to cause CRF were investigated in patients and controls.
Their prevalence rates were compared with the general population.
A total of 280 patients and 113 controls were recruited.
The mean age of the patients was 37.88 ± 13.33 years and that of the controls was 41.5 ± 9.72 years.
Both genders were equally represented.
The main causes of CRF were chronic glomerulonephritis (47.48%), with HIV infection accounting for 15% of them, and essential hypertension (HTA) (25%).
Essential HTA represented the only factor which, if untreated, inevitably leads to CRF.
Thus, our study indicates that HTA is a major public health concern.
All efforts should be implemented to reduce the high prevalence of HTA and the deleterious effect of this disorder in Ivory Coast.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ackoundou-N'Guessan, K. Clement& Lagou, D. A.& Tia, W. M.& Gnionsahe, D. A.& Guei, M. C.. 2011. Risk factors for chronic renal failure in Ivory Coast : a prospective study of 280 patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.185-190.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gnionsahe, D. A.…[et al.]. Risk factors for chronic renal failure in Ivory Coast : a prospective study of 280 patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 22, no. 1 (Feb. 2011), pp.185-190.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ackoundou-N'Guessan, K. Clement& Lagou, D. A.& Tia, W. M.& Gnionsahe, D. A.& Guei, M. C.. Risk factors for chronic renal failure in Ivory Coast : a prospective study of 280 patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2011. Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.185-190.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Record ID
BIM-245772