Journal ArticleOpen Access
The state of nephrology in South Asia
Author Affiliations
The George Institute for Global Health, University of Oxford, George Institute for Global Health, Child Health Research Foundation, ...
Published InKidney International
Year2018
Citations66
Abstract
Kidney disease attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life years have risen rapidly in South Asia. Diabetes is the commonest cause of kidney disease, but a substantial burden of disease is due to unmeasured risk-factors. Supported by governments, dialysis is growing but needs better oversight. The paper describes current service, training and research needs in the region.
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