The Global Epidemiology of Diabetes and Kidney Disease

Digsu N. Koye, Dianna J. Magliano, Robert G. Nelson, Meda E. Pavkov

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Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, with the greatest increases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In most developed countries, type 2 diabetes is presently the leading cause of end-stage renal disease and also contributes substantially to cardiovascular disease. In countries with weaker economies type 2 diabetes is rapidly replacing communicable diseases as a leading cause of kidney disease and is increasingly competing for scarce health care resources. Here, we present a narrative review of the prevalence and incidence of diabetes-related kidney disease worldwide. Mortality among those with diabetes and kidney disease will also be explored. Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with chronic kidney disease, we will also examine the level of awareness of this disease among people who have it.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-132
Number of pages12
JournalAdvances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2018

Keywords

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • Epidemiology
  • Incidence
  • Prevalence

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