8 March is World Kidney Day, Image: Pixabay
It’s World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day raises awareness about kidney health, education, evaluation and donation -make sure your kidneys are okay today
8 March is World Kidney Day, Image: Pixabay
World Kidney Day, created by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, emphasizes education, evaluation, and donation to raise awareness about kidney health.
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History of World Kidney Day
In 2006, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) teamed up to create World Kidney Day, which posed the question “Are Your Kidneys Ok?”
The organizations were motivated by the urgent need to educate the world about kidney health and reduce the impact of kidney disease and associated health conditions.
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The main goal of World Kidney Day is to raise awareness of the functions of the kidneys and the consequences of their malfunction.
To achieve this goal, the organizations strive to educate people about the risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and provide screening for those at risk.
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Ultimately, prevention is the key objective, with the organizations teaching communities how to minimize their risk factors.
The importance of kidney donation
Additionally, World Kidney Day emphasizes the importance of organ donation.
Transplant professionals utilize the day to educate people on the significance of organ donation and the need to make their wishes known to their families and on their identification.
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Such donations can restore the joy of life to those suffering from kidney disease, making this aspect of World Kidney Day a deeply meaningful and poignant tribute to the power of the human spirit.
