Aportes para la creación de programas de salud renal en Latinoamérica, Comité de Salud Renal de la SLANH
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2024
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Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nefrología e Hipertensión
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La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es silenciosa y se caracteriza por su elevada prevalencia, alta morbimortalidad, sobre
todo cardiovascular, y altos costos en salud. En Latinoamérica la falta de recursos y la baja conciencia de la enfermedad,
no solo en la población sino también en los equipos asistenciales, dificulta el diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento oportuno. Para revertir esta realidad es necesario contar con programas de salud renal (PSR), diseñados e implementados por los
nefrólogos de cada país, enfocados en mejorar las condiciones de salud de los pacientes con riesgo o portadores de ERC.
En el presente artículo se exponen estrategias y experiencias latinoamericanas en la prevención de la enfermedad renal
recogidas por el Comité de Salud Renal de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nefrología e Hipertensión (SLANH) y se delinean pasos fundamentales para la implementación de un programa de salud renal que deberán ser adaptados a las realidades y recursos de cada país. Se plantea la necesidad de generar políticas de prevención, establecer un fuerte componente educativo, gestar programas eficientes de detección de la ERC y lograr el acceso oportuno y universal al tratamiento.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is silent and is characterized by its high prevalence, high morbidity and mortality, especially cardiovascular, and high health costs. In Latin America, the lack of resources and low awareness of the disease, not only in the population but also in healthcare teams, makes early diagnosis and timely treatment difficult. To reverse this reality, it is necessary to have kidney healthcare programs (KHP), designed and implemented by nephrologists in each country, focused on improving the health conditions of patients at risk or with CKD. This article develops Latin American strategies and experiences of proven effectiveness in the prevention of kidney disease collected by the Renal Health Committee of the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SLANH) and outlines fundamental steps for the implementation of a KHP adapted to the realities and resources of each country. There is a need to generate prevention policies, establish a strong educational component, create efficient CKD detection programs, and achieve timely and universal access to treatment.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is silent and is characterized by its high prevalence, high morbidity and mortality, especially cardiovascular, and high health costs. In Latin America, the lack of resources and low awareness of the disease, not only in the population but also in healthcare teams, makes early diagnosis and timely treatment difficult. To reverse this reality, it is necessary to have kidney healthcare programs (KHP), designed and implemented by nephrologists in each country, focused on improving the health conditions of patients at risk or with CKD. This article develops Latin American strategies and experiences of proven effectiveness in the prevention of kidney disease collected by the Renal Health Committee of the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SLANH) and outlines fundamental steps for the implementation of a KHP adapted to the realities and resources of each country. There is a need to generate prevention policies, establish a strong educational component, create efficient CKD detection programs, and achieve timely and universal access to treatment.
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Enfermedad renal crónica, Planes y programas de salud., Prevención, América Latina
