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Glomerulosclerosis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

  • The condition affects both children and adults.
  • Men and boys are affected slightly more often than women and girls, and it also occurs more often in African Americans.
  • Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis causes about 20 – 25% of all cases of nephrotic syndrome.
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References

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