TY - JOUR
T1 - Measuring the burden of illness for end-stage renal disease
T2 - Some heavy lifting required
AU - De Lissovoy, G.
PY - 2007/11
Y1 - 2007/11
N2 - Estimates for the burden of illness (BOI) attributable to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Canada are presented in the article by Zelmer. This Commentary describes the methodology of BOI analysis, its role in formulating public policy, and the potential application to improving care for ESRD.
AB - Estimates for the burden of illness (BOI) attributable to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Canada are presented in the article by Zelmer. This Commentary describes the methodology of BOI analysis, its role in formulating public policy, and the potential application to improving care for ESRD.
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U2 - 10.1038/sj.ki.5002552
DO - 10.1038/sj.ki.5002552
M3 - Article
C2 - 17943151
AN - SCOPUS:35349000653
SN - 0085-2538
VL - 72
SP - 1045
EP - 1047
JO - Kidney International
JF - Kidney International
IS - 9
ER -