Study shows global chronic kidney disease cases in women tripled in 30 years, requiring policy, prevention, and healthcare investments.

A study from the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences reveals a troubling increase in chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women, which have nearly tripled globally over the past 30 years. Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of CKD-related deaths. The analysis highlights an urgent need for policy interventions, prevention programs, and healthcare investments, particularly in high-risk areas, to address this rising public health concern.