WCN24-2115 Inflammatory Determinants and Associated Morbidity in Hemodialysis Patients

Worldwide, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects eight to sixteen percent of the population. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and this implies a high social burden . CKD greatly impairs individuals' quality life, especially in those with the most advanced stages or who are on replacement therapy . Hemodialysis continues to be the most common form of replacement therapy 3; despite its advantages, hemodialysis entails a reduced adherence to treatment, poor eating habits, and low physical activity , which in turn further impair the patient's physical, functional, metabolic, social, and mental status.