Spotlight on CKD deaths—increasing mortality worldwide

In the USA, mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease has declined over the past two decades. By contrast, new data indicate that the rate of CKD-associated deaths is increasing worldwide. This important finding highlights CKD as a major contributor to gl...

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Published inNature reviews. Nephrology Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 199 - 200
Main Authors Rhee, Connie M., Kovesdy, Csaba P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.04.2015
Nature Publishing Group
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Care and treatment
Chronic kidney failure
Diagnosis
Medicine & Public Health
Morbidity
Mortality
Nephrology
news-and-views
Risk factors
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United Kingdom
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Summary:In the USA, mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease has declined over the past two decades. By contrast, new data indicate that the rate of CKD-associated deaths is increasing worldwide. This important finding highlights CKD as a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:1759-5061
1759-507X
DOI:10.1038/nrneph.2015.25