The Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Factors and their Population Attributable Risks in Yazd City, Iran: A Letter‑to‑Editor

Kosar Zardosht, Seyedeh M. Namayandeh

Abstract


Sir,

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease that is characterized by an irreversible renal dysfunction and consequent dialysis or kidney transplant.[1] In 1990, CKD ranked as the 27th cause of death and reached the 13th by 2010.[2] Also, CKD imposes significant burden and costs on patients and health delivery systems


Keywords


Chronic Kidney Disease; Risk Factors; Iran

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