In view of the increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease worldwide and the general lack of public knowledge about the prevention and treatment of this disease, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Funds (IFKF) jointly proposed to designate the second Thursday of March as World Kidney Day from 2006 onwards, with the following objectives: 1. to raise awareness of the high incidence of chronic kidney disease and related cardiovascular diseases and high To raise awareness of the high morbidity and mortality of chronic kidney disease and related cardiovascular diseases; 2. To raise awareness that early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease is a global problem that needs to be addressed urgently. Lun Lide, Department of Rheumatology and Nephrology, Air Force General Hospital
World Kidney Day Mission and Goals
Mission: To make the general public aware of the importance of the kidney to overall health, thereby reducing the global emergence and impact of kidney disease and its related health problems.
Objectives.
1. to raise our awareness of the wonderful functions of the kidneys
2. Highlight the major risk factors that may lead to chronic kidney disease and conduct systematic screening/screening
3. To promote preventive measures
Themes of previous World Kidney Days
2006 Theme Chronic Kidney Disease 2007 Theme Know Your Kidneys 2008 Theme The Amazing Kidney 2009 Theme Stabilizing Blood Pressure 2010 Theme Controlling Diabetes
2011 Theme Protect your kidneys, care for your heart