DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE ARE POSTPONING THIS EVENT – New date to be confirmed
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise in Tasmania. In 2020, nearly 38,000 Tasmanians were diagnosed with CKD, a disease that affects women more commonly than men. Recent data highlights a concerning 30% increase in kidney disease cases across the state over the past decade. However, this overall trend masks a far more alarming 88% surge in the North-Western regions. Burnie and Devonport alone saw a dramatic rise of 75% or more between 2010 and 2020, while some areas in the South saw little to no change.
Although kidney disease is manageable when detected early, the rate of urine testing remains inconsistent and significantly below recommended levels. Those who missed out on urine testing faced much worse health outcomes compared to those with near-normal results.
Join us to learn about the latest findings from the University of Tasmania’s CKD TASlink study, along with effective detection and management strategies for kidney disease, ahead of the official launch on World Kidney Day, March 13.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the epidemiology of kidney disease for Tasmania overall, as well as your own practice location
- Identify risk factors for kidney disease and implement early detection strategies applicable to your clinical practice
- Summarise the pharmacological interventions indicated for kidney disease once detected
- Review optimal kidney disease management in your clinical practice