Open AccessChronic kidney disease in Nigeria: Late presentation is still the norm
Author(s) -
Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo,
Akinwumi Ayodeji Akinbodewa,
Enajite I Okaka,
Oladimeji Emmanuel Alli,
Ifedayo F Ibukun
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.184072
Subject(s) - medicine , kidney disease , referral , diabetes mellitus , renal function , hemodialysis , pediatrics , etiology , endocrinology , family medicine
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a public health problem in Nigeria. Efforts are being geared toward early diagnosis and prevention of CKD. This study involved the evaluation of the referral pattern and mode of presentation of CKD patients at first contact in a tertiary health institution.