Healthy lifestyle for healthy kidneys

Obesity is a serious public health problem, as it significantly increases the risk of many chronic diseases -notably, individuals affected by obesity have an 83% increased risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, compared to individuals with a healthy weight. For society as a whole, obesity has substantial direct and indirect costs that put a considerable strain on healthcare and social resources. Today, in celebration World Kidney Day, the European Kidney Health Alliance is calling for a fundamental shift in policy and for much greater attention to risk factors for CKD, including obesity.