Chronic kidney disease is now the ninth leading cause of death, global analysis finds

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people with the disease in 1990 to 788 million in 2023 as the world population grew and aged, making it for the first time a top 10 cause of death worldwide.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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