The theme is "Kidney Health For All"…
World Kidney Day aims to create awareness regarding the importance of healthy and fine kidneys.
This day also explains how one can maintain kidney health and prevent kidney-related diseases.
This day is observed on the second Thursday of March, every year. This year it falls on March 14. The theme for the 2024 campaign is 'Kidney Health For All.'
This theme focuses on the increasing issues of chronic kidney disease and achieving optimal kidney care to overcome these challenges at different levels.
Some unhealthy habits can affect your kidney health in more ways than one.
Smoking is one of these. Smoking can harm your kidneys and contribute to several issues.
"The link between smoking and kidney health is well-linked, with smoking being recognized as a significant contributor to kidney damage,".
He further explained the several factors that connect smoking to kidney dysfunction, elucidating the intricate relationship:
1. Increases blood pressure: Smoking is a major risk factor for hypertension, which is one of the primary culprits behind kidney failure.
2. Constriction of renal blood vessels: Smoking induces constriction in the blood vessels supplying the kidneys, thereby impeding the steady flow of blood.
3. Inflammation: Smoking triggers inflammation throughout the body, including within the kidneys.
4. Acceleration of chronic kidney disease: For individuals with pre-existing chronic kidney disease, smoking acts as a catalyst, hastening the condition.
Edited By: Arusha Farooq
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