Did you know?
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide [1]
- Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in Singapore [2]
- Kidney disease develops over time and usually does not have any obvious symptoms until later stage
- A healthy diet, healthy lifestyle, and early detection can make a difference in preventing kidney disease and protecting kidney health
The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us healthy.
Join us this World Kidney Day 2025 at TTSH Level 1 Atrium (13 March, 11AM) to learn more about how you can detect kidney disease earlier, and better care for your kidneys!
[1] Collaboration GBDCKD. Global, regional, and national burden of chronic kidney disease, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet. Feb 29 2020;395(10225):709-733. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30045-3
[2] National Registry of Diseases Office, Health Promotion Board, Singapore. Singapore Renal Registry Annual Report 2022
