The english version of the website is under development. Wherever text appears in Greek, it means it has not been translated yet.

Δημοσίευση

Kidney health for everyone everywhere - from prevention to detection and equitable access to care.

TitleKidney health for everyone everywhere - from prevention to detection and equitable access to care.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsLi, P. Kam- Tao, Garcia-Garcia G., Lui S-F., Andreoli S., Fung W. Wing- Shing, Hradsky A., Kumaraswami L., Liakopoulos V., Rakhimova Z., Saadi G., Strani L., Ulasi I., & Kalantar-Zadeh K.
JournalArch Argent Pediatr
Volume118
Issue2
Paginatione148
Date Published2020 04
ISSN1668-3501
Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly becoming the 5th most common cause of years of life lost globally by 2040. Crucially, the onset and progression of CKD is often preventable. The World Kidney Day 2020 campaign highlights the importance of preventive interventions on CKD. Primary prevention should focus on risks modification as well as reduced exposure to environmental risk factors and nephrotoxins. Blood pressure optimization and glycemic control should be one of the main interventions in persons with pre-existing kidney disease. Management of co-morbidities such as uremia and cardiovascular disease is highly recommended to avoid or delay dialysis or kidney transplantation. Globally, specific policies directed toward education and awareness about CKD screening, management and treatment are often lacking. Hence, there is an urgent need to increase the awareness of the importance of preventive measures throughout populations, professionals and policy makers around the world.

DOI10.5546/aap.2020.eng.e148
Alternate JournalArch Argent Pediatr
PubMed ID32199054

Contact

Secretariat of the School of Medicine
 

Connect

School of Medicine's presence in social networks
Follow Us or Connect with us.