Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3851315 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2007 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The prevalence and incidence of CKD in Taiwan are relatively high compared with other countries. Our finding provides a reasonable explanation for the subsequent epidemic of ESRD in Taiwan. Further study is needed to identify the entire burden of CKD and the effectiveness of risk-factor modification.
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Authors
Hsin-Wei MD, Shang-Shyue PhD, Mao-Meng MD, Chun-Yuh PhD, MPH,