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A recent analysis presented at the ASN Kidney Week 2024, held from October 23 to 27, has revealed a troubling increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among women globally. The study, which draws from the comprehensive Global Burden of Disease study 2021, indicates that CKD cases in women have nearly tripled over the past three decades.
The research highlights that type 2 diabetes and hypertension have emerged as the leading causes of CKD-related deaths among women. From 1990 to 2021, the average annual percentage change in CKD prevalence among women rose by 2.10%, while mortality rates increased by 3.39%. Furthermore, the burden of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributed to CKD climbed by 2.48%.
Significant disparities in CKD-related mortality and morbidity have been observed, particularly in Latin America and North America, with older adults facing a notably higher risk. The study notes an alarming trend in mortality rates linked to metabolic risk factors over the last decade, following a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010.
“This calls for immediate policy interventions, targeted prevention programs, and investment in health care infrastructure to curb the rise of CKD, particularly in high-risk regions,” stated Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, MBBS, an Independent Clinical and Public Health Researcher at the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science in India. He emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns to promote early diagnosis, healthy lifestyles, and the effective management of underlying conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Desai warned that without swift action, the continued rise of CKD could overwhelm health care systems, leading to increased mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The findings underscore the urgent need for a coordinated global response to address the rising burden of chronic kidney disease, particularly among vulnerable populations.
For more details, refer to the study titled “Global, National, and Regional Trends in the Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease among Women from 1990-2021: A Comprehensive Global Analysis.”
