End-stage renal disease in Nigeria : an overview of the epidemiology and the pathogenetic mechanisms
Joint Authors
Odubanjo, M. O.
Okolo, C. A.
Oluwasola, A. O.
Arije, A.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 5 (31 Oct. 2011), pp.1064-1071, 8 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
There is paucity of information on the magnitude of the burden of renal disease in our environment.
Obtaining accurate data is hampered by the poor socioeconomic status of most patients with lack of access to specialized care in tertiary institutions, where most of the data is generated.
The incidence of chronic renal failure (CRF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in any specified area is known to be influenced by the prevalence of specific disease entities resulting in CRF.
Hypertension, glomerulonephritis (GN), sickle cell disease, quart and malaria nephropathy, urinary tract schistosomiasis and other parasite-related forms of chronic GN are known to contribute significantly to the incidence of CRF in Nigeria.
As is the situation in other parts of the world, diabetic nephropathy appears to be of increasing importance in the causation of ESRD in Nigeria.
Even though the underlying cause of renal disease can often not be treated, extensive studies in experimental animals and preliminary studies in humans suggest that progression in chronic renal disease may largely be due to secondary factors, attention to which may be important in the prevention and /or control of renal disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Odubanjo, M. O.& Okolo, C. A.& Oluwasola, A. O.& Arije, A.. 2011. End-stage renal disease in Nigeria : an overview of the epidemiology and the pathogenetic mechanisms. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 22, no. 5, pp.1064-1071.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268182
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Odubanjo, M. O.…[et al.]. End-stage renal disease in Nigeria : an overview of the epidemiology and the pathogenetic mechanisms. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 22, no. 5 (Oct. 2011), pp.1064-1071.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268182
American Medical Association (AMA)
Odubanjo, M. O.& Okolo, C. A.& Oluwasola, A. O.& Arije, A.. End-stage renal disease in Nigeria : an overview of the epidemiology and the pathogenetic mechanisms. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2011. Vol. 22, no. 5, pp.1064-1071.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268182
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1069-1071
Record ID
BIM-268182