Risk factors for development of decreased kidney function in a Southeast Asian population: A 12-year cohort study

• Main Authors: Somnuek Domrongkitchaiporn, Piyamitr Sritara, Chagriya Kitiyakara, Wasana Stitchantrakul, Vorasakdi Krittaphol, Porntip Lolekha, Sayan Cheepudomwit, Tada Yipintsoi
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/16648

End-stage kidney disease has become an increasing burden in all regions of the world. However, limited epidemiologic data on chronic kidney disease in Southeast Asian populations are available. Therefore, a cohort study over a period of 12 yr (1985 to 1997) in 3499 employees of the Electric Generati...