Kidney disease linked to heart disease and fatalities

Doctors at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow held an awareness rally on World Kidney Day. They highlighted that around 850 million people globally suffer from kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes 2.4 million deaths annually and is the sixth fastest-growing cause of death. Acute kidney injury (AKI) also poses significant risks, particularly in low and middle-income countries. The event featured several medical professionals, including SGPGI director Prof RK Dhiman and other nephrology faculty members, who discussed the serious health impacts of kidney issues.