Chronic #kidney disease (#CKD) is common and harmful: 1 out of 10 adult people worldwide have it,…

Chronic #kidney disease (#CKD) is common and harmful: 1 out of 10 adult people worldwide have it, and if left untreated it can be deadly.

While early #detection allows for disease care and management to help prevent morbidity and mortality, and improve cost effectiveness and sustainability, kidney disease related mortality continues to increase yearly and is projected to be the 5th leading cause of death by 2040.

It is important to have your Kidney function tested if you're at high risk of Kidney damage or Kidney disease; usually, #KidneyFunctionTests are recommended.

The following people may benefit from routine screening:

• If you were born at a low birth #weight
• If you have #Cardiovascular Disease. (CVD) or have a close family member with it.
• If you or a close family member have a history of high #bloodpressure.
• If you are #obese.

8 Healthy Habits to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy :-

1- Be Active & maintain your Weight. 2- Maintain your #BloodSugar. 3- Monitor your Blood Pressure. 4- Eat a Healthy #Diet. 5- Drink adequate Fluids Daily. 6- Don't #Smoke. 7- Avoid taking #OTC medications without a Doctors advice.

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