More frequent and intense periods of extreme heat (heatwaves) represent the most direct
challenge to human health posed by climate change. Older adults are particularly …

The global nephrology community recognises the need for a cohesive plan to address the
problem of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In July, 2016, the International Society of …

Kidney disease has been described as the most neglected chronic disease. Reliable
estimates of the global burden of kidney disease require more population-based studies, but …

The burden of disease and death attributable to environmental pollution is becoming a
public health challenge worldwide, especially in develo** countries. The kidney is …

Background Improving survival and extending the longevity of life for all populations
requires timely, robust evidence on local mortality levels and trends. The Global Burden of …

The burden of premature death and health loss from ESRD is well described. Less is known
regarding the burden of cardiovascular disease attributable to reduced GFR. We estimated …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern and a key determinant of
poor health outcomes. While the burden of CKD is reasonably well defined in developed …

Multiple global environmental changes (GECs) now under way, including climate change,
biodiversity loss, freshwater depletion, tropical deforestation, overexploitation of fisheries …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem associated with high rates
of morbidity and mortality due to end-stage renal disease and cardiovascular disease. Safe …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious global public health challenge, but
there is limited information on the connection between air pollution and risk of CKD …