KIDNEY HEALTH AWARENESS

Please note the information below is provided for general information purposes only. Please consult a qualified, relevant authorized officer in your respective country prior to making any final decisions.

What foods are good for kidneys?

"Some foods may boost the performance of the kidneys, while others may place stress on them and cause damage."

Exercise to help your kidneys

"The human body needs regular physical activity to stay healthy. Many diseases, physical limitations, and mental health problems are affected by a lack of physical activity."

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among the top 10 causes of death in these countries

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Salt and the Kidneys

"Salt intake increases the amount of urinary protein which is a major risk factor for developing kidney disease and cardiovascular disease".

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) a major cause of death worldwide

"Over the past 3 decades, the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has increased globally, even while the prevalence of some major diseases have declined. Deaths from CKD also continue to rise."

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) causes more deaths than breast cancer or prostate cancer

"Kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease or CKD, causes more deaths than breast cancer or prostate cancer (NVS 2021 report of 2018 data). It is the under-recognized public health crisis. Approximately 90% of those with kidney disease don't know they have it."

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