Prevalence And Correlates Of Anaemia Of Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital

Abstract

Background: Anaemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is strongly predictive of complications and death from cardiovascular causes. It has also been shown to have an impact on the quality of life. There is paucity of local and regional data regarding anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease in Kenya, its severity and associated co-morbidities, and its control