Role of Urinary Screening Programmes in Children in the Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease

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Authors

Hui‐Kim Yap · National Kidney Foundation Singapore

Qian Shen · National University Hospital

Veena Joshi · National Kidney Foundation Singapore

KS Chia · National University of Singapore

Abstract

These studies showed that urinary screening programmes in school children allow the early detection of disease. The cost-benefit ratio for specific populations should be determined before the implementation of such programmes.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore

Volume 34, Issue 1, pp. 3-7

DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v34n1p3

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