WCN24-2593 DIPSTICK TEST AND POPULATION SURVEY IN THE WORLD KIDNEY DAY CAMPAIGN IN A LOWDEVELOPMENT CITY IN BRAZIL

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.02.220
• Publication Date: 2024-04-03T09:55:50Z
• Authors: Ginivaldo Nascimento; Isabella Soares; Gilberto Melo Neto; Thiago Porto; Ludmila Araujo; Leticia Andrade; Rafael Silveira; Cicero Sousa Neto; Marilea Leal; Igor Marques; Loyana Silva; Nicolau Jacobino; Felipe Silva; Emanuelle da Luz; Brenda Rocha

World Kidney Day, an initiative by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), aims to raise awareness among population about Chronic Disease (CKD), a condition that affects approximately 10% global population, including 10 million Brazilians, with majority unaware their diagnosis. Albuminuria, marker kidney damage, is associated serious risks, and Dipstick Test simple rapid method detect it. This study conducted survey, using Test, on respondents during Day campaign in low-development city Brazil.