According to a study, one in 17 adults in India suffers from a renal disease.
According to a study, one in 17 adults in India suffers from a renal disease.
March 14, 2019, was celebrated as World Kidney Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). The latter started this day to raise awareness about the progressive rise in kidney diseases. Every year, there is a theme, and this year the theme was ‘Kidney health for everyone everywhere’.
According to a study conducted by the Mass General Hospital in Boston, one in 17 adults in India suffers from a kidney disease. This is because India has become the global capital of diabetes—50 million adults have this disease now.
Diabetes has started affecting even the young. Most people, however, don’t monitor their blood sugar levels voluntarily. Therefore, I urge all those between their 30s and early 40s to check their blood sugar levels every six months.
The second most common cause of kidney diseases is hypertension. One in 4 adults is hypertensive. Although the recommended amount of salt intake is less than 5 gm per day, in India it is anywhere between 12 and 15 gm. Food items such as chivda, samosa batata wada, and pani puri contain more than 5 gm of salt. Chips, especially, contain a huge amount of salt, and so do aerated drinks.
Hence, join our ‘Ek Chammach Kam’ campaign, which calls for reducing the intake of salt, sugar, and oil by at least 30%.
You can also prevent kidney diseases by monitoring your blood sugar regularly, exercising 4/5 times a week, and undergoing annual kidney check-ups.
High blood pressure is a silent killer, says expert. Avoiding the consumption of alcohol and tobacco is one of the ways you can prevent it.
According to expert, it leads to heart attack, paralytic strokes, and renal failure.
Exercising and taking medicines regularly go a long way in keeping diabetics healthy.
Swelling in the face, dizziness, and frequent urination are some of the signs, says expert.
Patients with urinary tract infection or kidney stones can have a liberal diet, but those suffering from chronic kidney disease need a more restricted diet.
Excessive intake of salt can damage your kidneys, says expert
According to a study, one in 17 adults in India suffers from a renal disease.
Drinking at least 10-12 glasses of water every day helps in keeping this condition at bay.
Join the ‘Ek Chammach Kam’ campaign today to prevent the onset of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
