US EditionKidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here's why doctors are sounding the alarm.
- Kidney disease has become the third-fastest-growing cause of death worldwide, affecting millions globally and tens of millions in the U.S. Today.
- This rise follows difficulty in early detection because 90% of those affected do not know until symptoms cause severe kidney damage.
- Risk factors that increase the chances of developing kidney disease include conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, excessive body weight, and having relatives with kidney issues. The condition is more frequently observed in older individuals, females, and Black Americans.
- According to the CDC, chronic kidney disease affects tens of millions of adults in the United States, with Medicare expenditures on treatment totaling $87.2 billion in 2019; experts highlight the need for increased funding to support kidney disease research.
- Experts urge increased screening, early treatment, and formal recognition by the World Health Organization to improve detection, reduce late-stage costs, and secure more research funding.
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