Decreased Kidney Function of Unknown Cause in Nicaragua: A Community-Based Survey

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Cecilia Torres · National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

Aurora Aragón · National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

Marvin González-Quiroz · National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

Indiana López · National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

Kristina Jakobsson · Lund University

Carl‐Gustaf Elinder · Karolinska University Hospital

Ingrid E. Lundberg

Abstract

In some Nicaraguan villages and population segments, men in particular show a high prevalence of decreased kidney function of unknown origin, possibly environmental or occupational.

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Healthcare Systems and Reforms Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

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Published in: American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Volume 55, Issue 3, pp. 485-496

DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.12.012

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Decreased Kidney Function of Unknown Cause in Nicaragua: A Community-Based Survey

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