CKD Causes and Risk Factors
What Damages Our Kidneys
This educational video provides an overview of the causes and risk factors associated with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a condition affecting 15% of adults globally.
It emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, genetics, age, ethnicity, and certain lifestyle habits that significantly contribute to CKD. Highlighting diabetes as the leading cause, the video explains how uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys over time, while high blood pressure puts extra strain on the kidneys’ blood vessels, impairing their functionality.
It also delves into how other medical conditions, a family history of CKD, aging, and ethnicity can increase the risk of developing CKD, alongside the negative impact of unhealthy lifestyle choices such as inactivity, smoking, and obesity.
This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.