World Kidney Day – Know your kidney health
Did you know kidney disease affects 10 per cent of adults worldwide? Around 280,000 New Zealanders are living with Chronic Kidney Disease.
On Thursday 8 March, our Haemodialysis Unit and Renal teams are marking World Kidney Day and raising awareness around kidney health with an information and screening stand in the level 5 atrium, Auckland City Hospital from 9am until 4pm.
This year, World Kidney Day coincides with International Women’s Day, giving us the opportunity to highlight the importance of kidney health for women. Chronic Kidney Disease is slightly more likely to develop in women compared with men, with almost 200 million women affected globally. Women who have Chronic Kidney Disease during pregnancy are at increased risk for negative health outcomes for both mum and baby.
Education and early detection are key in preventing kidney disease. Come along to meet the team, and expand your knowledge about kidneys. You can also get a free basic kidney health screening while on your break, or between meetings.
