Kidneys

FACT: Chronic kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death, globally. According to the World Health Organization, the estimated prevalence of chronic kidney disease worldwide is 8-16 per cent in adults above 30 years of age. Stressful lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits contribute to increased incidence of diabetes, hypertension and obesity thus increasing the kidney disease risk.

FACT: Diabetes and hypertension are two common causes of kidney disease. If these are effectively controlled, then kidney disease can be prevented. 
 

 Kidneys are powerful chemical factories that:

• Remove drugs from the body

• Balance the body’s fluids

• Release hormones that regulate blood pressure

• Produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones

• Control the production of red blood cells