| Title: |
Common Risk Factors Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease in Sudan: A Pilot Study. |
| Authors: |
Humida, Eldisugi Hassan M; Mohamed, Awad; Ahmed, Suliman A; Mohammed, Amal Khalil Y; Hamid, Namarig Alhadi; Ahmed, Hussain G |
| Source: |
Cureus: Journal of Medical Science; Dec2025, Vol. 17 Issue 12, p1-13, 13p |
| Subject Terms: |
DISEASE risk factors; TOBACCO use; URINARY tract infections; OBESITY; DIABETES; HYPERTENSION; SUDANESE; CHRONIC kidney failure |
| Geographic Terms: |
SUDAN |
| Abstract: |
Background: Kidney failure is common in Sudan, usually preceded by chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study was to identify the most common risk factors associated with CKD in Sudan. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional descriptive clinic-based study undertaken in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. Because of the ongoing armed war and the failure of the healthcare system in most places in the state, practically everyone in the state seeks medical care in El-Obeid. Selection of applicants is based on the individual's willingness to participate in the study. Results: Hypertension was detected in 8.2% of the subjects, among whom 14.3% exhibited a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |