Treatment and Health Care of Patients with Kidney Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Kidney disease is a highly prevalent condition; approximately one fifth of the world’s population will experience health limitations due to the disease. Many people are not aware that they have kidney issues until the disease has progressed though the later stages and possibly arrived at end-stage renal disease, the point at which dialysis is mandatory for survival. Besides congenital causes, the two major risk factors for kidney disease include hypertension and diabetes, which often go undiagnosed, especially in lower socioeconomic subpopulations and in rural areas with limited access to health care. 

This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), welcomes original research utilizing quantitative or qualitative approaches, epidemiological studies, meta-analyses and reviews. All manuscript types accepted by IJERPH will be considered. Potential topic areas include distance-based education interventions, community-based awareness programs, social marketing campaigns, the provider–patient relation, etc. Please note that clinical studies not sufficiently addressing the aim of the journal will not be considered.

Dr. John C. Sieverdes
Guest Editor

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• kidney disease
• distance-based education interventions
• community-based awareness programs
• social marketing campaigns
• provider–patient relationship