Creatinine values. Can one prevent it?

One in ten people of the world wide population have CKD. If you understand the risk factors and ways to prevent it, you will have a better idea about the disease. In early stages, CKD doesn't produce any symptoms. The only way to diagnose early is to do a urine test for protein leak and check the blood creatinine levels once a year. Risk Factors for CKD which cannot be modified !!! Age Gender Ethnicity Genetic Low Birth weight/Preterm Urinary tract abnormalities Risk Factors for CKD which can be prevented/modified !!! Diabetes Hypertension Smoking Obesity High cholesterol High salt and protein intake Cardiovascular disease Auto-immune diseases Urinary tract infections Kidney Stone disease Lower socioeconomic status Pain killers Native medicines Occupational exposures How to prevent CKD ??? BP below 140/90 Diabetes under control (HbA1c around 7%) Stay in your target cholesterol range. Be compliant with the medicines as prescribed. Kidney-healthy diet. Eat foods lower in salt. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Physical activity 45 minutes a day. Healthy weight for height (BMI 18 to 23). Adequate sleep. Quit smoking/alcohol. Mental health is important  for overall well-being. (cope with stress and depression). Avoid exposures that harm the kidneys (Pain killers, Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy, Unani, Dyes, Chemicals, etc) Hope you find this useful !