Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study highlights the global, regional, and national trends of chronic kidney disease epidemiology from 1990 to 2016

Short summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence and prevalence surged globally between 1990 and 2016, with incidence rising 89% and prevalence 87%. This increase is primarily driven by population growth and aging, but in some regions, diabetes and hypertension are significant contributing factors.

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