Prevalence and progression of chronic kidney disease among adults undergoing creatinine testing in South African public healthcare facilities: a study leveraging data from South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

• Main Authors: Koleka Mlisana (Author), Frederick Raal (Author), Jacob Bor (Author), Sydney Rosen (Author), Nigel J Crowther (Author), Kamy Chetty (Author), Matthew P Fox (Author), Patricia Hibberd (Author), Alana T Brennan (Author), Jaya A George (Author), Emma M Kileel (Author), Siyabonga Khoza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a substantial global health challenge, with a marked rise in associated mortality. However, it often goes undetected until advanced stages, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries such as South Africa. We investigated the prevalen...