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Investigation of the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in a PBM company in South Africa

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 4 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 136–141

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1151641

Author(s): WP Meuwesen Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa, JM du Plessis Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa, JR Burger Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa, MS Lubbe Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa, M Cockeran Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), South Africa,

Keywords: chronic kidney disease, comorbid chronic conditions, risk factors, South Africa,

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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem, with increasing global prevalence. Several factors could influence the prognosis of CKD, including comorbid chronic conditions. This study investigated the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in the private health sector of South Africa.

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