Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Impaired Kidney Function in Sub-Saharan African Populations
Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Impaired Kidney Function in Sub-Saharan African Populations
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DOI:
10.3389/fendo.2016.00050
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发表时间:
2016-05-30
影响因子:
5.2
通讯作者:
Rotimi, Charles N.
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作者:
Adebamowo, Sally N.;Adeyemo, Adebowale A.;Rotimi, Charles N.
Background: Diabetes is a leading risk factor for impaired kidney function, an indicator of chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to examine the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and impaired kidney function among adults in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Methods: Participants were enrolled from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Impaired kidney function was based on an estimated glomerular filtration rate