Glomerulosclerosis risk factors

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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.