Kidney disease on the rise
March 15, 2013
GLOBAL mortality rates from
communicable diseases have seen
a steady decrease from 1990-2010,
from 34.1% of total deaths to 24.9%,
whilst in the same time period,
death rates from non-communicable
diseases, including chronic kidney
disease, have increased.
The figures are part of a a recent
Global Burden of Disease Study
published in The Lancet.
According to the study, between
1990 and 2010 death rates
attributed to kidney disease
increased 82% .
Globally, kidney disease now
ranks in the top 25 conditions
leading to years of lost life.
The study also found that there
was a 21% increase in years lived
with disability due to the condition.
“The unfortunate globalisation of
the fast food market combined with
unhealthy eating and obesity play a
major role in the rise of chronic
kidney disease,” said Dr Beth
Piraino, President of the National
Kidney Foundation.
“And yet, we can all modify our
diet and make positive changes.
“Personal choices have an impact on
the kidneys and a healthy lifestyle
can slow or prevent the progression
of kidney disease,” she added.
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