High prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Iran: a large population-based study

• Main Authors: Nassiri Amir A (Author), Kasraei Farshad (Author), Hosseinpanah Farhad (Author), Azizi Fereidoun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health threat, associated with an alarming increase in morbidity and mortality. The importance is the worldwide increase in its incidence and prevalence.</p> <p>Methods</...