CKD is a serious condition associated with premature mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased healthcare expenditure.3 It presents a serious challenge for those affected, their families and healthcare providers. 1
CKD Management
Chronic Kidney Disease, the silent epidemic – a social challenge
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the general name for persistent irreversible damage to the kidney.1 It is defined as either structured kidney damage or decreased kidney function (decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR)) observed for 3 or more months.2
References
1 EKHA European Kidney Health Alliance; www.ekha.eu.
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