Globally, more than 5 million people die annually from lack of access to critical treatments for
kidney disease—by 2040, chronic kidney disease is projected to be the fifth leading cause of …

Kidney disease has been described as the most neglected chronic disease. Reliable
estimates of the global burden of kidney disease require more population-based studies, but …

The treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
imposes substantial societal costs. Expenditure is highest for renal replacement therapy …

The burden of kidney disease: Improving global outcomes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is
a worldwide public health problem. There is an increasing incidence and prevalence of …

Early detection is a key strategy to prevent kidney disease, its progression and related
complications, but numerous studies show that awareness of kidney disease at the …

The global nephrology community recognises the need for a cohesive plan to address the
problem of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In July, 2016, the International Society of …

Chronic diseases present a significant challenge to 21st century global health policy. In
developing nations, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as chronic kidney …

Thursday, March 8, 2007, is World Kidney Day! World Kidney Day was proposed by the
International Society of Nephrology and International Federation of Kidney Foundations in …

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2017 quantified the contribution of 354 diseases
and injuries and 84 risk factors to morbidity and mortality in 195 countries and territories …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the most common causes of premature death and
morbidity and have a major impact on health-care costs, productivity, and growth …