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Kidney Health for All. Early Detection and Screening - Awareness day , Auckland Hospital Renal Services

Concurrent

Concurrent

3:15 pm

13 June 2024

P10

Session 3: Concurrent 1.6

Talk Description

488Q - Research Paper

Abstract
Aim:
To raise awareness about” Amazing Kidneys" highlights that diabetes and hypertension are key risk factors for CKD. encourage systemic screening of all patients/visitors/whanau in hospital population with diabetes, hypertension, urinalysis, eGFR and specialist consultation. 

Method:
Quantitative method adopted during data collection, Number of visitors, age group, sex, Ethnic background, past and current medical history 

Results:
People from various ethnic background like European, India, Chinese, Pacific islanders and Maori screened for their kidney health. 65% of the visitors were female and 35% were the male. 23% of the visitors those who got their screening done were diabetic, 34% of them had hypertension and 11% of the visitors were with both diabetes and hypertension. 8% of the total visitors consulted with kidney specialist.   

Conclusion:
Renal Services is committed to provide Education, early Detection, Screening & awareness of CKD. Events like kidney health awareness day can make a huge difference for those who are sitting on early stage of kidney disease. 

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