Aging and decreased glomerular filtration rate: An elderly population-based study.

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Dec 19, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in old people has been attributed to physiologic aging, it may be associated with kidney disease or superimposed comorbidities. This study aims to assess the prevalence of decreased GFR in a geriatric population in a developing country and its prevalence in the absence of simultaneous diseases.

Authors

  • Regina C R M Abdulkader
    University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Emmanuel A Burdmann
    University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Maria Lúcia Lebrão
    School of Public Health of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Yeda A O Duarte
    School of Public Health of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Dirce M T Zanetta
    School of Public Health of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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