International consensus statement calls for urgent action to address CKD
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Key takeaways:
- At the top of the agenda is improved access to affordable kidney care services.
- The consensus statement calls for better prevention tools via multidisciplinary and community efforts.
An international consensus statement calling for urgent action to address chronic kidney disease has been published in Nature Reviews Nephrology.
The global public health agenda from the American Society of Nephrology, European Renal Association and International Society of Nephrology highlighted critical policy, advocacy efforts and implementation needs within the kidney care community.
“This consensus statement marks a significant first step in recognizing the impact kidney diseases have on more than 850 [million] people globally and the need to eliminate disparities in kidney health and achieve equity in kidney care,” Deidra Crews, MD, president of ASN, said in a press release. “I believe the WHO and governments worldwide will rise to meet this call to action.”
To alleviate the growing burden of kidney disease worldwide, “Chronic kidney disease and the global public health agenda: an international consensus,” recommends the following:
- improved access to affordable health care services, specifically for diagnostic, treatment and preventive CKD and AKI needs in resource-constrained areas;
- better prevention strategies developed through multidisciplinary and community engagement, which focus on understanding risk factors and local context;
- development of balanced, scalable and sustainable care models through collaboration with stakeholder communities and new approaches to task-sharing and digital tech;
- more awareness and education for patients and primary care providers about the importance of early CKD diagnosis and management;
- addressing social determinants of kidney health such as poverty and lack of access to basic amenities to help mitigate disease burden in marginalized communities;
- increased funding for research and development to support new treatments, understand kidney diseases and address global health care disparities;
- international coordination to promote effective policies, programs and knowledge sharing to prevent, detect and manage diseases; and
- higher engagement with patient communities to promote policies, programs and services that address a diverse needs base.
“Kidney disease is under-recognized and under-resourced,” Christoph Wanner, MD, president of the European Renal Association, said in the release. “Through collaborative efforts, we can amplify awareness, allocate resources and prioritize global kidney health in our pursuit of a healthier, more equitable future for all.”
References:
Francis A, et al. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2024;doi:10.1038/s41581-024-00820-6.
International consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Nephrology calls for urgent action to address chronic kidney disease on the global public health agenda. https://r.mail.era-online.org/mk/mr/sh/1t6AVsd2XFnIGDUrlwQdHV0J0WAun5/atSxWmOs8cHo. Published Apr. 4, 2024. Accessed Apr. 4, 2024.
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