RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 The Lifetime Risk of Nephropathy and Its Progression May Be Greater than Previously Reported
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 9
SP 22
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771009006
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/9/22.abstract
AB The current worldwide prevalence of diabetes is estimated to be 366 million. One-third of these cases progress to nephropathy, a major cause of cardiovascular disease and end-stage renal disease. This article describes the prevalence, incidence, and progression of nephropathy and identified demographic and clinical characteristics that are associated with progression in a US population-based sample.