World Kidney Day 2012
"Protect your Kidneys, Save your Heart"
Come help us this coming World Kidney Day to:
Raise awareness about our "amazing kidneys"
Highlight that diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Encourage systematic screening of all patients with diabetes and hypertension for CKD
Encourage preventive behaviours
Educate all medical professionals about their key role in detecting and reducing the risk of CKD, particularly in high risk populations
Stress the important role of local and national health authorities in controlling the CKD epidemic. Health authorities worldwide will have to deal with high and escalating costs if no action is taken to treat the growing number of people with CKD. On World Kidney Day all governments are encouraged to take action and invest in further kidney screening.
If you're interested in getting involved and helping us spread the word, please contact us on: (04) 382 9693 or email: info@wellingtonkidneysociety.org.nz