Key result
The prevalence of microalbuminuria among Nigerian secondary school students was 33.2%, with significantly higher rates observed in females, obese subjects, and those with hypertension or a family history of hypertension or diabetes.
Population
615 secondary school students aged 10-19 years without overt proteinuria and haematuria, in Nigeria.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support targeted screening in at-risk Nigerian adolescents; leaves open whether detection improves long-term outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=615)
Yes
Microalbuminuria is highly prevalent among Nigerian adolescents, particularly in those with hypertension, obesity, or a family history of these conditions, suggesting a need for routine screening.
Okpere et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Microalbuminuria (n=615). Risk factors (female sex, obesity, hypertension, family history of hypertension or diabetes) vs. Absence of risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of microalbuminuria (>20mg/L). The prevalence of microalbuminuria among Nigerian secondary school students was 33.2%, with significantly higher rates observed in females, obese subjects, and those with hypertension or a family history of hypertension or diabetes.
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