Nearly half of 844 million chronic kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed worldwide: Lancet
A new series in The Lancet reveals that nearly half of the 844 million chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases worldwide remain undiagnosed, with rates potentially higher in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers advocate for wider use of simple urine tests for early diagnosis, as CKD often progresses silently and is projected to become the fifth leading cause of death globally by 2040.
An estimated 30% to 50% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases remain undiagnosed even in high-income countries, with the proportion likely to be much higher in low- and middle-income nations, according to a new series of papers published in The Lancet . Researchers have urged wider use of simple urine tests to improve early diagnosis and treatment of a disease that affects 844 million adults worldwide.
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