Air pollution is one of the most glaring problems plaguing people worldwide. (Source: File Photo) Air pollution is one of the most glaring problems plaguing people worldwide. (Source: File Photo)The rampant rise in the level of air pollution has been one of the most glaring problems plaguing people worldwide. Now research has proved that the increasing toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally can significantly be attributed to the rise in air pollution. The researchers, who presented their research at ASN Kidney Week 2017 that ended November 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana, used the Global Burden of Disease study methodologies to estimate the burden of CKD attributable to air pollution.

Source: Indian Express November 05, 2017 13:30 UTC