Chronic kidney disease cases have tripled among women
A new US study has drastically revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in women around the globe nearly tripled within the past three decades.
What’s more, the research – published this evening (UK time) – found type 2 diabetes and hypertension were the leading causes of CKD-related deaths in women.
To conduct the research, which has been published in a study titled ‘Global, National, and Regional Trends in the Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease among women from 1990-2021: A comprehensive Global Analysis’, experts examined a separate research called the Global Burden of Disease study in 2021 – an effort to quantify health loss across the world over time. The study includes data from 204 countries and territories.
The findings from the latest piece of research is shocking. Experts discovered that from 1990 to 2021, the average annual percentage change in CKD prevalence in women increased by 2.10%, mortality by 3.39% and disability adjusted life years by 2.48%.
Against this backdrop, between 2000 and 2010 the study outlined issues associated with metabolisms also contributed to increased morality rates.
It’s safe to say these findings can be described as nothing short of concerning. Echoing this view, senior author of the study, Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, said: ‘This calls for immediate policy interventions, targeted prevention programs, and investment in health care infrastructure to curb the rise of CKD, particularly in high-risk regions. Public awareness campaigns about the importance of early diagnosis, healthy lifestyles, and the management of underlying conditions like diabetes and hypertension are critical.
‘Without swift action, the continued rise of CKD could overwhelm health care systems and lead to increased mortality and morbidity worldwide.’
This research is due to be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2024, which is taking place between October 23-27.
Established in 1996, ASN is an organisation that has been leading the fight to prevent, treat and cure kidney diseases across the globe. The group is now comprised of almost 21,000 members and represents 140 countries.
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