Abstract
Chronic kidney disease, as defined by albuminuria or decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), affects 11.6% of the adult population in the United States. CKD frequently occurs in association with diabetes and hypertension, suggesting that vascular disease is a likely cause in many people. We provide data on the frequency of diabetes, hypertension, or both, according to albumin-to-creatinine ratio and eGFR, and review the rationale for retaining the current name.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-22 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Kidney international |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2010 |
Keywords
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology