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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging early testing and lifestyle changes as the region observes World Kidney Day today. The theme this year is Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.
CARPHA highlights that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions worldwide, with 15.4% of adults in Latin America and the Caribbean living with the condition. The agency notes that early detection of CKD, particularly in people with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, or a family history of kidney disease, can reduce the need for advanced treatments and improve health outcomes.
CARPHA Executive Director Dr Lisa Indar said, “Improving the prevention and control of diabetes and hypertension, encouraging healthier diets, and increasing physical activity are critical steps toward protecting kidney health across the Caribbean.”
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