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Causes of chronic kidney disease in the general population of Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis Volume 18, numéro 7, Décembre 2022

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1 IntroductionChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide. The Global Burden of Diseases 2020 study estimated that more than 700 million people have CKD worldwide. The global prevalence of CKD worldwide and in Iran is 9.1% and 15%, respectively [1]. CKD is a significant financial and health burden and was the 10th cause of mortality in 2020, corresponding to 1.2 million deaths in the said year [2].In addition to kidney failure, CKD increases the risk of cardiovascular [...]