5.0 Conclusion
The prevalence of CKD is high in South East Nigeria as observed in
various hospital and community based studies. This review also showed
that CKD is associated with age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, herbal
remedies, bleaching cream and soap containing mercury. Routine screening
of all patients for risk factor for CKD at any contact between the
doctor and patient is necessary. The discovery of emerging risk factors
has filled a gap in the risk assessment of CKD in Southeastern Nigeria.
The early onset of the risk factors among younger adults clearly
underlines the need for early screening and intervention, thus help stem
the rising tide of CKD