12 Risk Factors
1. Unhealthy lifestyle
Unhealthy habits can harm kidneys and raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Making healthier choices and detecting issues early can lower this risk.
A balanced lifestyle helps prevent CKD and other conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease.
Tobacco and alcohol
Tobacco and alcohol are major risks for kidney health. Smoking reduces kidney blood flow, causes high blood pressure, and raises cancer risk. Alcohol and ultra-processed foods (high in salt and phosphate) increase the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and liver problems, all straining the kidneys.
A healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fibre, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, managing stress, and limiting UV exposure.
Reducing salt- and phosphate-rich processed foods can ease pressure on the kidneys. Choose fresh ingredients over packaged foods.
For those with higher protein needs (e.g. athletes or pregnant women), medical advice is recommended, as too much protein may harm kidney function.
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