Abstract

Background: Chronic renal insufficiency has emerged as a global health issue, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Anybody can develop anemia but it is very common in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Renal anemia develops as a result of CKD, and its prevalence rises as the disease progresses. The WHO defines anemia as a hemoglobin level

Key words: Anemia; Erythropoiesis; Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate; Creatinine