Kidney function in marginalized population: a pilot study

• Published in: Revista médica (Mexico : 1983) Vol. 52; no. 2; p. 156
• Main Authors: Medina-Escobedo, Martha, Sansores-España, Delia, Villanueva-Jorge, Salha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Mexico 01.03.2014
• Subjects: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Kidney Function Tests; Male; Mexico; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Prospective Studies; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - epidemiology; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - physiopathology; Social Marginalization; Socioeconomic Factors; Mexico; Chronic kidney failure; Social marginalization; Kidney diseases

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem; more than 6 % of worldwide population suffers from it. Low education and socioeconomic status, as well as limited access to medical care increase the probability of kidney damage. The objective was to evaluate and classify renal function in Yu...