Purpose is to enhance quality of life.

     In today's world along with diabetes, hypertension and heart problems, kidney disease is being increasingly recognized. Among all medical conditions, kidney disease and failure is known to burden not only the person suffering from the problem but also the entire family, both financially and emotionally.

     Some common risk factors for kidney disease are diabetes, hypertension, obesity, over the counter medicine usage, urinary infections, stones and vascular problems. Kidney disease can be present in the absence of a risk factor at any age and in any socioeconomic group.

     Kidney disease is a silent condition with very nonspecific complaints, however when looked for is easily recognizable and when identified early on can be protected thus avoiding/delaying further deterioration of the kidney function. Even when the kidney disease is slowly progressive, a timely preparation for oncoming renal replacement needs will avoid emergencies and improve associated mortality and morbidity.

     Initiating and providing a quality dialysis care at the appropriate time can provide quality to one's life, even allowing them to be earning members in the family.With early recognition, preparation and education the financial burden can be reduced. Preventing kidney disease also helps prevent heart disease and associated morbidity.Heart disease can be aggravated by the kidney disease and also cause renal disease. Hypertension can be due to the kidney disease and also cause kidney disease. Prevention is better than cure. More true with kidney disease. Kidney disease is preventable. Awareness of kidney health can protect the health and wealth of the society.