World Kidney Day
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Sixty-six countries observed the first World Kidney Day in 2006. Two years later that number was 88. The global health awareness campaign raises awareness about kidney ailments. While most are treatable, they are still considered a medical concern.
The 2018 campaign focused on chronic kidney disease. The affliction, if not treated, can lead to kidney failure and premature death. There are currently 195 million women living with chronic kidney disease globally and is the eight leading cause of death. The annual World Kidney Day march happens on March 8.
