Shafaqna English- Chronic kidney disease is now a leading global cause of death, affecting nearly 800 million people worldwide according to a major new study. This represents a dramatic increase from 378 million cases in 1990, making it a top-ten cause of mortality.
The research, published in The Lancet, highlights that the condition is heavily linked to diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Often called a “silent” crisis, it frequently presents no symptoms until reaching advanced stages, leaving many undiagnosed.
Compounding the problem, access to life-saving treatments like dialysis and transplants remains severely limited in many lower-income regions. Experts are calling for urgent global action, including more widespread testing and affordable care, to address this growing public health emergency.
Source: NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine