Every year, World Kidney Day (WKD) is celebrated on the 2nd Thursday in March. This year it falls on 12 March 2009.

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease. It well known that patients with kidney failure generally have reduced life expectancy, suffer from higher risk of heart and blood vessel related diseases and higher risk of sudden death.

Millions suffer from renal malfunction every year and it is advisable to have check-ups before it is  too late.

Samantha