Siviero, Pamila; Machado, Carla Jorge; Rodrigues, … - Centro de Desenvolvimento e Planejamento Regional … - 2013
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious public health problem, and can be considered an "epidemic" in growth. Obesity, hyperlipidemia and smoking accelerate the progression culminating in need of treatment. Life expectancy at every age is reduced, the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke...