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Wcn26-8599 Program for Early Detection and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease – Croatian Model

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population and is expected to rise further due to increasing rates of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Early detection at the primary care level is crucial to prevent disease progression and reduce associated morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. This study presents the model and first national results of the Croatian Early Detection and Management Program for CKD, implemented through a novel digital tool – the Chronic Kidney Disease Preventive Panel – integrated into primary care electronic health records.

Source: Kidney International Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.104933