SAT-212 Is Chronic Kidney Disease on the rise in Malaysia? Findings from a nationwide study
Year: 2019
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: CKD represents a significant public health problem because of its associated socio-economic and health consequences. In 2011 the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) showed a 9.07% prevalence of CKD in West Malaysia. and identified diabetes, hypertension and older age as risk factors. The objective of this population-based study was to determine the trend in prevalence and risk factors of CKD in adults aged >18 years in both East and West Malaysia.
Source: Kidney International Reports
Authors: S. Bavanandam, T.A. Saminathan Thamil Arasu, L.S. Hooi, M.F. Yusoff, L.M. Ong, W.S. Hasani, E. Tan Zhao Zhi, I. Wong, R. Ambak, T. Aris
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,625
OpenAlex ID: W2954391610