| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3847737 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
We found a high burden of functional dependence across all age groups and across all DOPPS countries. When adjusting for several known mortality risk factors, including age, access type, cachexia, and multimorbidity, functional dependence was a strong consistent predictor of mortality.
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Authors
S. Vanita MSc, MB, BChir, MD, Angelo MS, Leah A. MPH, MS, Brian A. MPH, MS, Hal PhD, Ananda PhD, Brenda W. PhD, Patricia MD, Mark R. MD, Shunichi MD, MS, DMS, Bruce M. MD, MS, Ronald L. PhD, MS, Francesca MD, MS,