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Global awareness of chronic kidney disease remains profoundly low, with only 6% of the general population and 10% of high-risk individuals aware of their status.
Despite the rising prevalence of CKD globally, disease awareness remains profoundly low, highlighting the need for effective screening and awareness tools.
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Low CKD awareness signals missed early intervention opportunities; leaves open optimal screening strategies in high-risk groups.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide. Its prevalence and incidence are increasing, particularly among the ethnic minority populations. Diabetes, hypertension and obesity have been the three major aetiologies for CKD in all developed countries. While diabetes and hypertension remain the major causes of CKD in developing countries, environmental pollution, pesticides, water, analgesic abuse and herbal medications are common causes in these regions. Rapid urbanization and globalization are thought to be the contributing factors to rising prevalence and incidents of CKD. Despite the rising prevalence of CKD, disease awareness remains profoundly low. Worldwide, only 6% of the general population and 10% of the high-risk population are aware of their CKD statuses. Health screenings have been shown to be effective in improving the incidence of ESRD. However, currently there is no effective tool to assess and evaluate the awareness objectively.
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Li‐Li Hsiao (2018) conducted a review in Chronic kidney disease. Global awareness of chronic kidney disease remains profoundly low, with only 6% of the general population and 10% of high-risk individuals aware of their status.
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