GLOBAL STUDY REPORTS RISE IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was estimated to affect about 788 million adults worldwide, more than double the number in 1990, making it one of the most widespread and underrecognized health concerns. A recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet estimated that CKD was the ninth leading cause of death globally, responsible for roughly 1.48 m... read more