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KEEP THE PRESSURE DOWN The 2009 campaign highlights the importance of high blood pressure as one of the key symptoms and causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE LIVES
Are your Kidneys Healthy? Kidney disease is often ‘silent’, causing few symptoms, especially in the early stages. If left unchecked the disease can progress or lead to kidney failure. It can severely impact on quality of life and ultimately can cost lives. Very often it comes along with other health threatening conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. If kidney disease is detected early, appropriate treatment can delay or even stop chronic kidney disease. It is easy to detect early signs of kidney problems by using simple tests performed by your GP.
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Kidney Disease is common, harmful & treatable World Kidney Day When? · The second Thursday in March every year · Thursday 11 March 2010 Why?
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To raise awareness of the Who? · People with kidney disease · Relatives and friends of people with kidney disease · People at risk of kidney disease · Healthcare professionals · Researchers
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Health policy makers & · Governments Where?
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Everywhere!
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Local activities are taking place all over the UK
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The UK Celebration of World Kidney Day is led by the Kidney Alliance – www.kidneyalliance.org