PREVALENCE DE L'ALBUMINURIE CHEZ DES ENFANTS DE 5 A 15 ANS DE LA VILLE DE KAYA (BURKINA FASO).

Introduction. Albuminuria, an important marker of kidney damage, is still insufficiently studied in sub-Saharan Africa. By this study, we want to know the epidemiology of albuminuria in the town of Kaya in Burkina Faso.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study in the town of Kaya. Simple random sampling was done. It concerned all households with children 5-15 years old of urban area of the town of Kaya. Selected children or their parents were interviewed. Anthropometric measurements and urinary samples were performed. Results. Two hundred six children (113 girls and 93 boys) participated in the study. Albuminuria was found in 18 children whether 8.7% of cases. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures of children with albuminuria (107.2 ± 13.6 and 74.7 ± 11.4 mm Hg) were not significantly different from those of children without albuminuria (110.3 ± 14 and 73.1 ± 11.5 mmHg). Sociodemographic factors were not associated with the occurrence of albuminuria in children. Discussion. The prevalence of albuminuria in the strip involved nearly a tenth of children, which is important. Conclusion. The results of this study are a first population database of kidney disease in the country. The study should be completed by the identification of cases of persistent albuminuria in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]