Chronic Kidney Disease in India

Chronic Kidney Disease in India
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The main causes of CKD in India include diabetes, high blood pressure, and lifestyle factors like poor diet, inactivity, and smoking. Family history also increases the risk.

Stage 3 kidney disease cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Treatment includes a balanced diet, medications for blood pressure, and lifestyle changes to prevent further kidney damage.

Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 10-17% of the Indian population, with higher cases in urban areas due to lifestyle factors and health conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

Medically reviewed by Reema Patel, MPA, PA-C — Written by Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA — Updated on August 31, 2022

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