Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Factors in Rural Tanzania: Insights From a Community-Based Screening in Kilombero
Authors
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Dr. Witness Lubomba
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Jovin Tibenderana
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Dr. Claus Thomas
Abstract
The study assessed chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk factors among 374 adults who participated in a community-based screening in Kilombero, Tanzania. The findings highlight a substantial burden of key CKD risk factors, including: - 39.2% of participants were obese - 43.6% had high systolic blood pressure - Approximately 30% had elevated blood glucose - 20.9% had leukocytosis The study underscores the importance of strengthening community-level screening, early detection, prevention, and management of non-communicable disease and kidney disease risk factors, particularly in rural and resource-limited settings.
Summary as published by the college when announcing this work. See the journal article for the full abstract.
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