Kidney Day 2017 observed with theme Kidney Disease and Obesity 9 March 2017

Kidney Day 2017 observed with theme Kidney Disease and Obesity 9 March 2017: World Kidney Day (WKD) The World Kidney Day 2017 was observed on 9 March 2017 with the theme Kidney Disease and Obesity: Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys. The WKD 2017 sought to promote education about the harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney diseases. About World Kidney Day
• The WKD is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).
• The day is a global health awareness campaign with a focus on the importance of the kidneys.
• The day was launched to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
• The themes of the World Kidney Day since its beginning in 2006  are – 2017: Kidney Disease and Obesity: Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys. 2016: Kidney Disease & Children. Act Early to Prevent It! 2015: Kidney Health for All 2014: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and aging 2013: Kidneys for Life – Stop Kidney Attack! 2012: Donate – Kidneys for Life – Receive 2011: Protect your kidneys: Save your heart 2010: Protect your kidneys: Control diabetes 2009: Protect your kidneys: Keep your pressure down 2008: Your amazing kidneys! 2007: CKD: Common, harmful and treatable 2006: Are your kidneys OK? The International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
• The ISN is a not-for-profit society dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney diseases.
• The society, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, is active in over 126 countries across the world. The International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF)
• The IFKF, a not-for-profit federation, was established in 1999. • At present, it has a membership of 63 kidney foundations and patient groups in more than 41 countries.
• The foundation seeks to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals with kidney disease.