Nephrology and public health worldwide

"Kidney disease is frequently described as a public health problem. This book will unpack what we mean by "public health" and by "taking a public health approach." We will consider the global burden of kidney diseases and their determinants, with a focus on chronic kidney disease"--

Cover -- Contributions to Nephrology Vol. 199 -- Nephrology and Public Health Worldwide -- Contents -- Preface -- Public Health and Nephrology: Contributions of Epidemiology to the Study, Understanding, Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Disease -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Defining Public Health -- The Burden of Kidney Diseases -- Kidney Health Reflects Societal Health -- Epidemiology -- Observational Studies -- Epidemiology in Quantifying Public Health Problems -- Experimental Studies -- Conclusion -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Dietary Patterns for Promoting Kidney Health -- Abstract -- Introduction -- CKD Magnitude and Its Association with Nutrition -- Dietary Patterns in CKD Treatment -- Dietary Patterns in the Prevention of CKD -- Take-Home Messages -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Nutrition and Obesity Impacts on Kidney Health -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Nutrition -- Obesity -- Take Home Messages -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Physical Activity and Health in Chronic KidneyDisease -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Physical Inactivity and CKD: A Global Health Problem -- Physical Activity across the Spectrum of CKD -- Poor Physical Function in CKD and Its Causes -- Challenges to Improving Physical Activity and Function in CKD -- Strategies for Improving Physical Inactivity and Dysfunction in CKD -- Take Home Messages -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Sepsis and Kidney Injury -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scientific Background and Clinical Context - Definitions -- Epidemiologic Situation -- Main Challenges/Solutions -- Patient Identification and Care Bundles -- Therapeutic Options -- Take Home Messages -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Heart Disease and the Kidneys -- Abstract -- Cardio-Renal Syndrome -- Chronic Kidney Disease and Coronary Heart Disease -- Take-Home Messages -- Disclosure Statement.