chronic

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a global crisis, affects over 850 million people, an estimated 1 in 10 adults, and is projected to become the fifth leading cause of years of life lost. In South Africa up to 17% may be living with CKD. From 1999 to 2006 South Africa saw a 67% rise in deaths owing to CKD. If undetected and untreated, CKD can progress to […]