A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three decades.
The research highlighted type 2 diabetes and hypertension as the leading causes of CKD-related deaths in women. This finding was presented at the ASN Kidney Week 2024 conference held from October 23 to 27.
The research draws on data from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021, which is a large-scale effort to track health changes across the world over time. This extensive study covers information from 204 countries and regions, providing insights into the spread and impact of CKD.
Between 1990 and 2021, the average number of CKD cases in women increased at an annual rate of 2.10%, while deaths from CKD rose by 3.39% each year.
Additionally, the measure of the overall impact of the disease, known as disability-adjusted life years (which considers both death and disability), climbed by 2.48% annually. These statistics indicate that CKD is becoming a more serious problem for women globally.
The study also revealed troubling differences in how CKD affects various parts of the world. There have been large increases in CKD-related deaths and illness, particularly in regions like Latin America, North America, and among older women.
This suggests that CKD is not only becoming more common but is also hitting some groups and areas harder than others.
One key finding from the study was the significant rise in deaths linked to metabolic risk factors, especially in the past ten years. This came after a brief period between 2000 and 2010 when deaths related to these risk factors slightly decreased.
Metabolic risks include conditions like diabetes and hypertension, which are known to increase the likelihood of developing CKD.
Dr. Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, the senior author of the study and a public health researcher at the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science in India, emphasized the urgency of these findings.
He stressed that the rising burden of CKD calls for immediate policy changes and investments in healthcare infrastructure. According to Dr. Desai, targeted prevention programs, particularly in regions with high CKD rates, are essential to control this growing health threat.
He also pointed out the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate people about early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and managing underlying health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Dr. Desai warned that if actions are not taken quickly, the continuing rise in CKD could place significant pressure on healthcare systems around the world. Without intervention, increasing CKD rates could lead to more deaths and illness, affecting millions of lives globally.
In summary, this analysis highlights a concerning trend of increasing chronic kidney disease cases among women worldwide, with type 2 diabetes and hypertension as leading causes.
The study calls for global efforts to improve healthcare systems, increase early diagnosis, and raise awareness about preventing and managing conditions that contribute to kidney disease.
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