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Revista Colombiana de Nefrología
On-line version ISSN 2500-5006
Abstract
ZAKZUK PEREZ, Juan et al. Ideal nefroprevention model for Colombia. Rev. colom. nefrol. [online]. 2021, vol.8, n.3, e305. Epub Jan 01, 2022. ISSN 2500-5006. https://doi.org/10.22265/acnef.8.3.431.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent entity in developing countries, affecting a large part of the Colombian population, which affects the quality of life, longevity and health costs. It has a progressive and irreversible character, so that intervening in early stages, turns out to be a highly cost-effective measure, from this, the concept of nephro-prevention arises, in which taking into account the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, it is possible to obtain an early identification, interruption or slowing down of progression, and timely and comprehensive management of kidney damage according to the stage of their disease; taking into account an active search for cases, carrying out screening tests and an interdisciplinary intervention that includes education of the population and health personnel, in order to generate self-care and follow-up that positively impacts quality of life, outcomes and finally the economy of developing countries, which those who, with limited resources, must optimize and invest in the processes that generate greater cost-effectiveness.
Keywords : Proteome; Diabetic Nephropathies; Mellitus diabetes..