Variable

Libyan (N = 46) N(%)

Diabetes mellitus

Yes

No

10 (21.7)

36 (78.3)

Hypertension

Yes

No

34 (73.9)

12 (26.1)

Duration of kidney dialysis (Years)

≤4 years

5 - 9

≥10

Mean ± SD

17 (37.0)

18 (39.1)

11 (23.9)

(6.76 ± 4.18)