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. 1999 Jan-Mar;18(1):49-51.

Temporal variations and meteorological factors in hospital admissions of chronic renal failure in south west Nigeria

S Kadiri  1 , A Arije
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  • PMID: 10876732

Temporal variations and meteorological factors in hospital admissions of chronic renal failure in south west Nigeria

S Kadiri et al. West Afr J Med. 1999 Jan-Mar.

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  • West Afr J Med 1999 Oct-Dec;18(4):264

Abstract

A study of hospital admissions of chronic renal failure cases during the 5 years 1987-1991 in a major referral centre in South West African showed a significant departure from a uniform monthly distribution (P < 0.01). Admission rates were high in February-March and June-August showing 2 peaks. There was no absolute seasonal effect. Mean monthly admissions did not differ between the dry (9.7 +/- 0.6 SE) and wet (9.8 +/- 0.6 SE) seasons. Possible reasons for the variations are discussed. For health planning, high admission rates can be anticipated and resources mobilized to meet the increased demands at these periods when they occur.

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