Global kidney disease

Herrera Añazco, Percy; Mezones-Holguín, Edward; Hernández, Adrian V.

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Authors

Herrera Añazco, Percy
Mezones-Holguín, Edward
Hernández, Adrian V.

Issue Date

2014-07-03

Journal

The Lancet

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10757/322401

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(13)62087-5

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http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2813%2962087-5/fulltext

Abstract

We read with interest the Lancet Series on Global Kidney Disease. Valerie Luyckx and colleagues describe the economics and medical management of chronic kidney disease in sub-Saharan Africa.1 We note clear similarities with patients in Peru. Indeed, in Peru, the Ministry of Health (MINSA)—which covers 70% of the population—does not have a comprehensive programme for the management of patients with chronic kidney disease, including renal replacement therapies. However, the Social Security System (Essalud)—which covers 20% of the population—has a chronic kidney disease programme.

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info:eu-repo/semantics/article

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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Language

eng

ISSN

0140-6736

EISSN

1474-547X

Collections

Medicina

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