World Kidney Day 2023: This is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of kidneys. This day is celebrated on the second Thursday of March every year. This year it falls on March 10.
World Kidney Day 2023: Objectives
The purpose of celebrating this day is to raise awareness of the importance of the kidneys in overall health, and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and related health problems globally.
– Raise kidney awareness by emphasizing that diabetes and high blood pressure are major risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
– Strengthen preventive behaviors.
– It is necessary to systematically screen all patients with diabetes and hypertension to detect chronic kidney disease.
It is important to educate all health professionals about their key role in detecting and reducing the risk of CKD, especially in high-risk groups.
– Focus on the role of local and national health authorities in controlling CKD epidemics.
On World Kidney Day, all governments are encouraged to take action and invest in more kidney screening.
Kidney transplant is the best treatment for kidney failure and organ donation is a life-saving initiative.
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World Kidney Day 2023: Theme
The theme of World Kidney Day 2023 is “Kidney health for all – Prepare for the unexpected, support the vulnerable”.
The theme of World Kidney Day 2022 is “Kidney health for all – Bridging the knowledge gap for better kidney care”. In 2021, the theme is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease”.
World Kidney Day 2023: History
In 2006, World Kidney Day was celebrated for the first time and since then it has been celebrated every year. It is said that 1 in 10 people worldwide suffer from kidney disease. World Kidney Day is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).
About chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function over months or years. When the kidneys do not function or fall below a certain level, it is called kidney failure. It should be noted that untreated kidney failure can be life-threatening and require dialysis or kidney transplant treatment to maintain life. CKD can be caused by diabetes, high blood pressure, and other disorders. Early detection and treatment can help prevent chronic kidney disease from getting worse.
Rules to keep your kidneys healthy
– Adopt a healthy diet.
– Maintain living habits, be healthy and active.
– Check and control blood sugar levels
– Check and control blood pressure
– Drink enough fluids during the day.
– No smoking.
– Do not use pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs regularly.
– Check kidney function if one or more high risk factors are present.
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