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Kidney Disease Triples Among Women

October 29, 2024

What: An analysis found kidney disease in women has nearly tripled in the past 30 years, with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as some of the leading causes. From 1990 to 2021, kidney disease in women increased by 2% and mortality by over 3%.

Key line: “’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,’ said senior author Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, MBBS, Independent Clinical and Public Health Researcher of the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science, in India. ‘Without swift action, the continued rise of CKD could overwhelm health care systems and lead to increased mortality and morbidity worldwide.’”

Source: American Society of Nephrology // https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1061883

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