Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations Contributor(s): Garcia-Garcia, Guillermo (Editor), Agodoa, Lawrence (Editor), Norris, Keith C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0128043113 ISBN-13: 9780128043110 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $142.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nephrology - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics - Medical | Oncology - General |
Dewey: 616.614 |
LCCN: 2017939026 |
Physical Information: 398 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations investigates the increased incidence and prevalence of kidney disease in vulnerable populations world-wide. The volume explores the complex interactions of genetic, biologic, cultural and socioeconomic factors such as the environment, and specific health behaviors that seem to be responsible for a significant proportion of the health disparities in these communities. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field and analyzes the prevalence and incidence of pre-dialysis kidney disease in disadvantaged populations across both developed and developing countries. In addition, each contribution analyzes differentiated risk factors and compares the disparities in access to screening, prevention strategies, treatment protocols and renal replacement therapies. Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations is essential reading for residents, fellows, clinicians and biomedical researchers working in nephrology, internal medicine, and epidemiology, especially those working in areas with high concentrations of disadvantaged populations. |