Public health strategies to stem the tide of chronic kidney disease in India.
Indian J Public Health
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2008 Oct-Dec; 52(4): 224-9
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-110366
ABSTRACT
It is estimated that 10-15% of the population has chronic kidney disease (CKD), resulting in significant health expenditure, which is largely met by out-of-pocket by the patient in India. However, the seriousness of this public health problem has remained largely under-recognized so far. Luckily the preventive measures are simple and not difficult to implement. Public health strategies are essential to control the burgeoning problem. Lifestyle modifications can reduce the incidence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes. These diseases account for a significant proportion of CKD cases. Active involvement of the primary care physicians is vital for early detection of CKD with retardation of its progress, since nephrologists do not see the patients in the early stages. The role of community health specialists is essential to organize health education programs and screening camps, form active patient support groups; and incorporate the prevention program in the various tiers of the health-care system. Availability of optimal nephrology services in peripheral hospitals can rehabilitate most cases of end-stage renal disease, and also prevent the illegal organ trade, which keeps rearing its ugly head at regular intervals in India.
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Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Services de médecine préventive
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Soins de santé primaires
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Humains
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Comportement en matière de santé
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Pratiques en santé publique
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Dépistage de masse
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Insuffisance rénale chronique
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Promotion de la santé
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Inde
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Mode de vie
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Public Health
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
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