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. 2022 Mar;18(3):131-132.
doi: 10.1038/s41581-022-00537-4.

An integrated approach towards a public health perspective on chronic kidney disease

Annemiek Dorgelo  1 , Tom A J Oostrom  2
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An integrated approach towards a public health perspective on chronic kidney disease

Annemiek Dorgelo et al. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Increased awareness of chronic kidney disease among the general public is required to facilitate action to improve kidney health. An integrated approach involving mass media campaigns, primary health-care interventions and advocacy is needed to draw attention to chronic kidney disease and shift the focus from kidney failure to achieve a public health perspective on this disease.

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