PMA expresses serious concern over rapidly growing crisis of kidney diseased

KARACHI, Mar 12 (APP): The PMA expresses grave concern over the escalating crisis of kidney disease in Pakistan. According to a press release issued by PMA, Current medical data indicates that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 15% to 20% of adults over the age of 40 in our country. With an estimated annual incidence of up to 100 cases per million population, Pakistan is projected to see nearly 25,000 to 50,000 new end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients this year alone who will require life-saving dialysis or transplantation.

The PMA advises the public to use only boiled or filtered water. Avoid untreated groundwater which may contain high levels of arsenic and heavy metals. Regularly check your blood pressure and sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension are responsible for over 60% of kidney failure cases.

The advice further states that avoid high-sodium “junk foods,” processed snacks, and carbonated drinks. High salt intake is a direct contributor to hypertension and kidney strain.

We urge parents to keep children away from fast foods and excessive sugar. Early-onset obesity is a growing precursor to chronic kidney issues in our younger generation; The PMA added in its press release.