Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Kidney Disease on the Rise in Himachal Pradesh, India
Imagine your kidneys are like the filters for your body.
In Himachal Pradesh, many people are getting kidney problems, called Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Doctors found that Shimla has the most cases.
CKD is caused by things like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Many older people are getting it, and some are only finding out when it's a very serious problem.
Doctors say we need to watch out for these problems earlier, eat healthy, and see doctors sooner to keep our kidneys healthy.
The state health department needs to start programs to help prevent the disease and make people more aware of it.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasing in Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla district has the highest prevalence of CKD at 39.9%.
Mandi, Solan, and Kullu also show high CKD case numbers.
Over 68% of patients are older than 57.
Irregular lifestyles and delayed diagnosis are contributing to the rise.
- Who
- Medical students and the Nephrology Department conducted a survey on 2,609 patients seeking treatment.
- What
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cases are rising in Himachal Pradesh.
- When
- Between 2014 and 2023.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India, with Shimla district having the highest prevalence.
- Why
- Irregular lifestyles, delayed diagnosis, and lack of awareness contribute to rising cases.
- Highest Prevalence District
- Shimla (39.9%)
- Lowest Prevalence District
- Lahaul-Spiti (0.6%)
- Gender Disparity
- 60.2% male, 39.8% female
- Primary Causes
- High blood pressure, diabetes, elevated urea, protein leakage
- Age Group
- Over 68% patients are above the age of 57
- End-Stage Diagnosis
- 17% of patients