Chronic kidney disease, a condition causing permanent damage to kidney function and hindering essential hormonal needs, has been officially recognized as a public health issue, according to the Turkish Ministry of Health. Experts report that approximately one in six adults in Turkey is affected by the disease, which often progresses silently and can eventually require serious treatments like dialysis and kidney transplantation. This underscores the growing need for awareness and preventative measures against kidney disease both nationally and globally.
MILLIONS AT RISK
Research indicates that one in six adults in Turkey is currently battling chronic kidney disease. Globally, the disease affects an estimated 850 million people, resulting in over 3 million deaths annually. These figures highlight the significant scale of the problem on both national and international levels.
70,000 RECEIVING TREATMENT
The Ministry of Health has announced that 70,000 individuals in Turkey are currently undergoing dialysis treatment due to chronic kidney disease. Treatments are being provided at 598 hospitals and 969 centers affiliated with the Ministry of Health nationwide. This substantial number receiving dialysis emphasizes the advanced stages many patients reach before diagnosis and intervention.
Experts identify obesity, hypertension, and diabetes as the most common underlying causes of chronic kidney disease. Early diagnosis and effective management of these conditions are crucial for treatment success. The Ministry of Health is actively working to improve early detection rates through its Disease Management Platform, which allows family physicians to regularly monitor individuals at risk.
EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND APPROPRIATE TREATMENT ARE KEY
Because kidney diseases often don’t exhibit symptoms in their early stages, the risk of progression increases. Experts emphasize the importance of regular health check-ups. To facilitate early identification and treatment, the Ministry of Health is utilizing the Disease Management Platform to track individuals through their family physicians.
In addition to regular medical evaluations, experts recommend a healthy diet, adequate water intake, regular physical activity, and avoiding harmful habits to sluggish the progression of the disease. These lifestyle modifications can significantly impact a patient’s long-term health and potentially prevent the need for more intensive interventions.
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