4.9% of India's children and adolescents aged 6-18 face impaired kidney function, with key predictors including age, rural residence, lower maternal education, and stunting.
4.9% of India's children and adolescents aged 6-18 face impaired kidney function according to a recent study, highlighting a pressing need for increased awareness and early intervention. Key predictors include age, rural residence, lower maternal education, and stunting. The issue is more prevalent in males and rural areas, with Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal having the highest cases.
July 04, 2024
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