Title:
The disparity of renal disease in immigrants in Europe : Why – what are$the research gaps – and what to do?
Authors:
Landolt, Lea Zoe
Place:
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2019
PAGE:
74
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined by a reduced kidney function, leads over time to conditions like hypertension and oedema. CKD can progress and require renal replacement therapy(RRT) i.e. dialysis and transplantation. CKD has a high morbidity and mortality and its prevalence is on the rise worldwide. The aims of this thesis were to describe the epidemiology of CKD and RRT in immigrants in Europe, to discuss underlying mechanisms, and to detect gaps of existing research and knowledge. Based on systematically reviewing the literature, studies indicate a higher prevalence and Progression of CKD, as well as a superior survival of immigrants on dialysis, as compared to the Majority in Europe.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute , VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Switzerland
Region:
Western Europe
Training:
Master in International Health (MIH)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2019 Landolt
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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