World Kidney Day is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations.
Official Date: March 10
This global campaign aims to raise awareness about kidney diseases and chronic kidney disease (CKD), emphasizing the significance of educating individuals on prevention measures.
Key Focus Areas
- Educate individuals on the significant role kidneys play in maintaining the health of the human body.
- Bridge knowledge gaps about kidney diseases for patients, their caretakers, and medical staff.
- Encourage all individuals diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension to undergo systematic screenings of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Promote leading healthy lifestyles and proper diets to maintain kidney health.
- Emphasize the role of national health authorities and governments in improving the rates of kidney screening.
Top Facts
- 1 in 10 people all over the world suffers from CKD.
- 8% to 10% of adults are affected by some kind of kidney damage.
- The mortality rate associated with kidney disease is increasing annually, and it is expected to become the 5th primary cause of fatality by the year 2040.
- Globally, diabetes accounts for one-third of all CKD cases, while high blood pressure contributes to a quarter of the cases.
- CKD is asymptomatic in its early stages, and it can damage 90% of kidney function before it is diagnosed.
- Even though it is preventable and treatable, a lack of awareness of preventive behaviors leads to an increasing number of cases, especially in high-risk populations.
- If left untreated, kidney diseases could develop into CKD.