Temporal variations and meteorological factors in hospital admissions of chronic renal failure in south west Nigeria.
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.
Kadiri
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Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Arije
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D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008685:Meteorological Concepts; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012621:Seasons