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C hronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem worldwide associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and premature deaths. The Global Burden… Click to show full abstract
C hronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem worldwide associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and premature deaths. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2015 estimated that worldwide deaths due to CKD increased by 31.7% in 10 years, from 938,000 in 2005 to 1.2 million deaths in 2015. Population aging and increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension contributed mainly to the increased burden of CKD. CKD shares many risk factors with CVD, and CKD itself is a major risk factor for CVD. Current CKD guidelines recommend lifestyle modifications such as regular physical activity, abstinence from smoking, achieving a healthy weight, and adopting a healthy diet
Journal Title: Kidney International Reports
Year Published: 2019
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