Prevalence and risk factors for impaired kidney function in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional population-representative survey in those at risk of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology

• Main Authors: Thilanga Ruwanpathirana (Author), Sameera Senanayake (Author), Nalika Gunawardana (Author), Asoka Munasinghe (Author), Samitha Ginige (Author), Deepa Gamage (Author), Jagath Amarasekara (Author), Buddi Lokuketagoda (Author), Pubudu Chulasiri (Author), Sarath Amunugama (Author), Paba Palihawadana (Author), Ben Caplin (Author), Neil Pearce (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Over the last 20 years there have been reports of a form of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) affecting rural communities in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Valid prevalence estimates, using a standardised methodology, are needed to assess the burden of dise...