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Thursday, Apr 02, 2026
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Global Increase in Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Among Women
A study by the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences highlights a tripling of chronic kidney disease cases among women globally over the past thirty years, mainly due to type two diabetes and hypertension. Presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week twenty twenty-four, the study calls for urgent policy interventions and healthcare improvements. Significant disparities exist, particularly affecting Latin America, North America, and older adults, with recommendations including early diagnosis and lifestyle management to control the rising disease burden.
A study led by the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS) found that cases of chronic kidney disease in women have nearly tripled globally in the last thirty years.
Type two diabetes and hypertension are cited as the main causes of CKD-related deaths in women.
The research was presented at the 'American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2024' held in San Diego, United States from October twenty-third to twenty-seventh.
Senior author Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, highlighting the urgency, called for policy interventions and investments in healthcare infrastructure.
This study, analyzing data from the 'Global Burden of Disease' study 2021, outlines a two point ten percent increase in annual CKD prevalence among women from 1990 to 2021.
The regions most affected include Latin America, North America, and the elderly population globally.
Public awareness campaigns focusing on early diagnosis and lifestyle management are recommended to mitigate CKD's growing impact on healthcare systems.
Type two diabetes and hypertension are cited as the main causes of CKD-related deaths in women.
The research was presented at the 'American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2024' held in San Diego, United States from October twenty-third to twenty-seventh.
Senior author Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, highlighting the urgency, called for policy interventions and investments in healthcare infrastructure.
This study, analyzing data from the 'Global Burden of Disease' study 2021, outlines a two point ten percent increase in annual CKD prevalence among women from 1990 to 2021.
The regions most affected include Latin America, North America, and the elderly population globally.
Public awareness campaigns focusing on early diagnosis and lifestyle management are recommended to mitigate CKD's growing impact on healthcare systems.
