Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognised as a health concern globally and leads to high
rates of morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenditure. CKD is itself an independent risk …

In 2005, chronic kidney disease (CKD) meets all criteria for classification as a public health
problem in the United States. It imposes a large burden on society that is increasing despite …

Chronic kidney disease: A European perspective There is an exponential growth worldwide
of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Prevalences, outcomes, and underlying …

Thursday, March 8, 2007, is World Kidney Day! World Kidney Day was proposed by the
International Society of Nephrology and International Federation of Kidney Foundations in …

Rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, end stage kidney disease (ESKD), all-
cause mortality, and cardiovascular (CVD) events among individuals with CKD vary widely …

Estimating the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is no simple task. The overall
prevalence is relatively low but may be higher in select populations that are not accessible …

Abstract Both in the United States and many regions of the world, chronic kidney disease
and end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) in patients with diabetes mellitus have reached …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a major public health issue worldwide and an
important contributor to the overall non-communicable disease burden. It is associated with …

Disadvantaged populations across the globe exhibit a disproportionate burden of chronic
kidney disease (CKD) because of differences in CKD occurrence and outcomes. Although …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health threat in the United States, with increasing
prevalence, high costs, and poor outcomes. More widespread effort at the prevention, early …