Scientists have revealed alarming new data on the rising burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally, with India holding the second-highest number of cases worldwide as of 2023. According to a comprehensive study published in The Lancet and led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, India had approximately 138 million people living with CKD in 2023, second only to China’s 152 million cases.

CKD, a progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function, was the ninth leading cause of death globally in the same year, responsible for nearly 1.5 million deaths. It plays a significant role in cardiovascular health, accounting for about 12% of worldwide cardiovascular mortality and ranking as the seventh leading cause

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