Green Kidney Care: Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Future
AligarhChronic kidney disease affects 850 million worldwide, with hemodialysis (HD) treating 1.5 million patients.Despite its life-sustaining benefits, HD poses significant environmental (generate 1-2.5 million tonnes CO2 and consume 1 trillion litre of water annually), economic, and clinical burdens.Aim:-To identify sustainable HD practices reducing carbon footprint and water usage.
Authors
- Mo Arquam
Institutions
- Aligarh Muslim University (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2505p1162171
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article