How Chronic Kidney Disease is affecting 1 in 3 Australians?

Rod Dingle

Rod Dingle Source: SBS Filipino/A Violata

Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is not easy to accept, but getting checked is always the best thing to do. Image: Rod Dingle (SBS Filipino/A Violata)


This is exactly what Rod Dingle did. He sought his doctors help and underwent some surgeries. He shares how one free kidney scan has swiftly changed his daily health routine.

 

Around 1.7 million Australians aged 18 years and over (one in every ten adults) have signs of chronic kidney disease.

 

If you know the risk factors and ask your doctor for a regular kidney health check to help you detect kidney disease early and improve your outcomes.

Here's the video interview with Rod Dingle:



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