Inequalities in rates of renal replacement therapy in England: does it matter who you are or where you live?

A. Judge, F.J. Caskey, N.J. Welton, D. Ansell, C.R.V. Tomson, P.J. Roderick, Y. Ben-Shlomo

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Abstract

Introduction. This study explores the geographical variation in renal replacement therapy (RRT) incidence and prevalence after adjusting for general population socio-demographics, renal unit treatment patterns and travel times.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1598-1607
Number of pages10
JournalNephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Demography
  • England
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Patient Selection
  • Prevalence
  • Prognosis
  • Registries
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Young Adult

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