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Investigation of the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in a PBM company in South Africa

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 4 , 2016 , pages: 136–141

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1151641

Author(s): WP Meuwesen Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa , JM du Plessis Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa , JR Burger Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa , MS Lubbe Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa , M Cockeran Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa

Keywords: chronic kidney disease , comorbid chronic conditions , risk factors , South Africa

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Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem, with increasing global prevalence. Several factors could influence the prognosis of CKD, including comorbid chronic conditions. This study investigated the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in the private health sector of South Africa.

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