Image courtesy of www.kidney.org World Kidney Day is turning into a global phenomenon. On 14 March 2013, medical professionals, government officials, the general public, celebrities and patients will take action in local communities around the world. Past World Kidney Days have seen more than 600 events in well over 90 countries. World Kidney Day is a joint initiative between the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. They report that fewer than 1 in 10 people are aware that regular kidney checks are a vital health tool in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease. Vast prevention efforts are underway to curb the millions that die prematurely of heart attacks and strokes associated with kidney disease. Being proactive is the key as 1 in 5 people with kidney failure are only referred to a specialist when their kidneys have already failed and their prognosis is poor. Kidney disease becoming more common It’s...
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