Authors: Assadi F
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly becoming a public health challenge worldwide, and its burden on our health care system is becoming enormous. CKD is not being detected early enough to initiate treatment regimens and reduce death and disability. Many children with CKD are unaware that they have this disorder. Therefore, initiatives should be undertaken to make healthcare providers, policy makers, and the general population more aware of the seriousness of CKD, its risk factors, and opportunities for early detection and intervention through screening. Addressing CKD effectively will require multiple initiatives. The strategic plan for CKD should define the path we must take to insure success in the prevention and treatment of this disease and se...