Deepthika Jeyaraman

Mar 15, 2024 | obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ben Walters |Kate Bramham |Richard J. Fish |Deepthika Jeyaraman

1 INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem, with associated morbidity, mortality and reduced quality of life.1 Globally, the age-standardised prevalence of CKD for women is between 9.6% and 12.5%.2 Approximately 3%–6% of women of childbearing age are affected by CKD, with 3% of all pregnancies occurring in women with CKD.3 A leading cause of CKD is diabetes mellitus.

Mar 15, 2024 | rb.gy | Deepthika Jeyaraman |Ben Walters |Kate Bramham |Richard J. Fish

1 INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem, with associated morbidity, mortality and reduced quality of life.1 Globally, the age-standardised prevalence of CKD for women is between 9.6% and 12.5%.2 Approximately 3%–6% of women of childbearing age are affected by CKD, with 3% of all pregnancies occurring in women with CKD.3 A leading cause of CKD is diabetes mellitus.