Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. Its incidence globally continues to grow at an unexpected rate, as obesity, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise increase the incidence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension as the main causes of CKD. Chronic kidney disease is known to be associated with other diseases. Importantly, the associated costs and related adverse outcomes of this disease put a high cost burden on healthcare system.