Kidney problems for 4 million Italians, act on lifestyle. CKD affects more than 850 million people worldwide and caused more than 3.1 million deaths in 20191.
In Italy, it affects approximately 6-7% of the adult population, with a prevalence in the elderly, especially if already affected by chronic diseases. The low-protein diet controls the symptoms of advanced stages and helps to delay entry into dialysis. Diets for these conditions must be personalized on individual cases, take into account the associated pathologies.