Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are taking center stage in global health policy. Intensive lobbying by the International Society of Nephrology has gained recognition for chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a major NCD. Continuing advocacy is needed for the health risk of CKD to be understood and opportunities for prevention and treatment grasped.
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Feehally, J. Health burden of kidney disease recognized by UN. Nat Rev Nephrol 8, 12–13 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2011.191
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