HYDERABAD: A personal medical institute screened 10,368 individuals by way of its cell kidney screening initiative launched on World Kidney Day 2025 in and round Hyderabad, figuring out early indicators of kidney illness.
Knowledge revealed that 24.01 per cent of individuals had hypertension, a significant threat issue for persistent kidney illness (CKD). The screening discovered 2.46 per cent in CKD Stage 3, 0.33 per cent in Stage 4 and 0.07 per cent in Stage 5. The typical age of individuals was 39 years, with males accounting for 66 per cent and ladies 34 per cent. Almost 59 per cent have been aged between 21 and 40 years.
Dr. Sujeeth Reddy, senior guide Nephrologist, mentioned the subsequent section of the programme will deal with rural areas. He famous that just about 90 per cent of these screened had no signs, and have been suggested on remedy and follow-up.
Medical doctors highlighted that CKD is linked to way of life and work patterns, together with lengthy hours of sitting, excessive salt consumption, low water consumption, diabetes, hypertension, stress, irregular schedules and frequent use of painkillers. Preventive screening is usually missing, resulting in late analysis.
Research present CKD prevalence in Telangana has risen from 3–4 per cent earlier to round 7.4 per cent of adults. Preventive measures embody monitoring blood strain, decreasing salt consumption, sustaining physique weight, common bodily exercise and avoiding tobacco. Individuals with hypertension are suggested to bear kidney operate exams to detect early injury.
