Environmental Factors Incriminated in the Development of End Stage Renal Disease in El-Minia Governorate, Upper Egypt
| Author | Emad G. Kamel | en |
| Author | Osama El-Minshawy | en |
| Issued Date | 2010-07-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background and Aims: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has various causes that differ according topatient's country. In Egypt it is a huge health problem with high prevalence in El-Minia governorate as 308per million population suffer from it. The aim of the work is to investigate the possible causes of ESRD with an unknown etiology in El-Minia Governorate. Methods: A total number of 216 patients with an unknown etiology of ESRD as well as 220 controls were interviewed using a structured questionnaire including information about environmental factors predicted to cause ESRD such as occupation, pesticide handling, and source of drinking water. Results: Distribution of patients by residence showed that most patients lived in rural areas (76%), comparedto 57% in controls (p | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | ESRD | en |
| Keyword | Unknown Etiology | en |
| Keyword | Environmental Factors | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Environmental Factors Incriminated in the Development of End Stage Renal Disease in El-Minia Governorate, Upper Egypt | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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