Men are more likely to die from end-stage renal failure

Men are at higher risk of developing kidney disease, mainly because they adopt a risky lifestyle and seek late treatment.

While the world was celebrating International Kidney Day on Thursday, experts said kidney disease was so prevalent in some countries as others because of the high number of cases of diabetes and hypertension.

"Overall, women have more weight, but sadly more men are transplanted than women around the world," said Dr. John Ngigi, head of the kidney unit at Kenyatta National Hospital. during a previous interview.

An estimated 50 million people worldwide suffer from kidney disease from a variety of causes. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) causes at least 2.4 million deaths a year and is now the sixth fastest growing cause of death.

This year's theme, "Kidney Health for All Around the World", aims to highlight the growing burden of kidney disease.

The kidneys essentially filter toxins from the body. They also play an important role in maintaining the proper functioning of the urinary system.

When the kidneys are affected and they are not functioning properly, a person can suffer from many diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure, among other complications.

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), an important factor in the RCM, affects more than 13 million people worldwide and 85% of these cases are in low- and middle-income countries. About 1.7 people die each year from AKI's consequences.

The Kenya Renal Association estimates that the number of patients on chronic hemodialysis – a treatment that filters and purifies blood with the help of a machine – has increased eightfold, from 300 in 2006 to 2,400 in 2006. 2006.