Open AccessAdvances in chronic kidney disease pathophysiology and management
Author(s) -
Tim Usherwood,
Vincent Lee
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-794X
pISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-11-20-5735
Subject(s) - pathophysiology , kidney disease , medicine , intensive care medicine
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health concern in Australia, with a prevalence of 9% among non-Indigenous adult Australians and 18% among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. CKD is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and other complications.