Onwukwe CH

Department of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  The Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Apparently Healthy Retired Subjects in Asaba, Nigeria
  Author(s): Odenigbo CU*, Oguejiofor OC, Onwubuya EI and Onwukwe CH
  
  Background: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally. Studies on this subject, especially in the older age groups are difficult to come by in developing countries like Nigeria. Aim: The aim of this study, therefore, is to estimate the prevalence of CKD in retired and elderly Nigerian subjects. Subjects and Methods: A total of 170 retired subjects were recruited for the study. Anthropometric measurements were carried out and blood samples taken for serum urea and creatinine estimation. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was determined using software by Kidney Health Australia. The figures obtained thereafter were multiplied by 1.21 to accommodate for the black race. Differences between subjects were tested, using ChiâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?squared test for categorical data, while two tailed unpaired tâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?test was used.. Read More»