pidemic, driven by a sharp rise in lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The alarming trend underscores the urgent need for preventive healthcare measures, early screening, and public awareness.

According to experts, nearly one in ten adults in India may be living with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), often going undiagnosed until the later stages. The rapid urbanization, unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and poor disease management practices have accelerated kidney-related complications across all age groups.

Speaking at a recent health forum, the nephrologist emphasized, “Lifestyle diseases have become the silent drivers of kidney failure in India. We are seeing younger patients, even in their 30s and 40s, requiring dialysis or transplants—something that was rare a decade ago.”

India already bears a heavy burden of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with an estimated 200,000 new patients needing dialysis every year. However, limited infrastructure, affordability issues, and late diagnosis continue to hinder effective management.

Experts are urging early screening for kidney function—especially among individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure—along with greater emphasis on public health education, salt reduction, hydration, and regular exercise to prevent kidney damage.

The warning comes as India’s healthcare system grapples with the growing impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), highlighting the need for a coordinated national strategy to combat the rising kidney health crisis.