Panel recommends annual screening, additional test for chronic kidney disease

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A parliamentary committee in India recommends annual screening and additional tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting that CKD remains largely asymptomatic until severe kidney dysfunction occurs. Agricultural workers and outdoor laborers are identified as particularly vulnerable groups.

Parliamentary committee report notes that CKD remains asymptomatic until substantial kidney function has been lost, resulting in complications, dialysis; agricultural workers and other outdoor labourers among those affected