October 1, 2012Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
The impact of CKD identification in large countries: the burden of illness
Key result
Chronic kidney disease is associated with an estimated 8- to 10-fold higher cardiovascular mortality compared to non-CKD subjects, highlighting the need for global early screening and prevention.
Population
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally
Design
Review
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Implication
CKD warrants prioritized CV risk assessment in practice; leaves open benefit of global screening programs.
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Population
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally
Main Result
Effect estimate: 8- to 10-fold higher
CKD is a major global public health issue associated with significantly increased cardiovascular mortality, highlighting the need for early screening and prevention programs.
Cite This Study
Jha et al. (2012) conducted a review in Chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease vs. Non-CKD subjects was evaluated on Cardiovascular mortality (8- to 10-fold higher). Chronic kidney disease is associated with an estimated 8- to 10-fold higher cardiovascular mortality compared to non-CKD subjects, highlighting the need for global early screening and prevention.