World Kidney Day 2025 in Gdańsk: Results and Insights From Community-Based Screening for Kidney Diseases and Their Risk Factors

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jakub Ruszkowski, Judyta Borchet, Damian Stencelewski, Piotr Kapiszka, Daria Urban, Maciej Pancewicz, Agata Błach, Aleksandra Mańkowska, Alicja Dębska-Ślizień
DOI: 10.1177/21501319261422888
Cited by: 3
References: 24

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often asymptomatic in early stages, making community screening initiatives crucial. This study describes a comprehensive awareness and screening initiative during World Kidney Day 2025 in Gdańsk, Poland. The objectives were to: (1) evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a collaborative community-based CKD screening and health education model, (2) determine the prevalence of decreased estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
17
Pages
21501319261422888–21501319261422888
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN