Prevalence of nephropathy among diabetic patients in North American region: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sabahat ZahraMuhammad Khurram SaleemKhawaja Faizan EjazAmna AkbarSarosh Khan JadoonShoukat HussainAmir Iqbal AliMehzabeen IftySadia Zafur JannatiFariza ArminDeepannita SarkerDewan Zubaer IslamShahad Saif KhandkerMohammad Saleem KhanSarosh AlviPublished in: Medicine (2024)
The prevalence of nephropathy among diabetic patients was found lower in the United States of America as compared to Canada and Mexico. Besides, the pooled prevalence of the North American region was found to be lower as compared to the African, European, and Asian regions. Minimizing the pathogenic factors, sufficient diagnostic, healthcare facilities, and awareness are recommended to improve the situation.