Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in
children is associated with various
complications, including poor
growth and development,
mineral bone disorder,
cardiovascular disease,
kidney failure, and
mortality. Slowing down the progression of CKD is important since CKD is often not curable. Prospective
cohort studies have been conducted to understand the progression and outcomes of CKD in
children, and these studies have identified non-modifiable and modifiable
risk factors. Recognition of known
risk factors and early intervention are important to delay the progression of
kidney function decline in
children.