Socio-economic consequences of CKD families in North Central Province (With special reference to Padawiya area)

Abstract

The concept of kidney disease is based on the presence of albuminuria and/or impaired renal function that lasts for more than three months. Kidney disease is associated with an increased total mortality and cardiovascular morbimortality in the general population. Chronic kidney disease is a one of worldwide public health problems. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease or chronic renal failure, is a degenerative, progressive condition marked by the gradual loss of kidney function. The experience is traumatic not only for the patients but also for their families who are frequently unable to provide the medical services needed due to the high cost of treatment. Optimally, CKD are treated with dialysis or kidney transplant.