Project info

  • Date: April 20, 2024
  • Client: NLCF
  • Category:
  • Address: Rochdale, Manchester. UK

Project Details :

CKD is not caused by just one reason. Instead, it is a result of many physical, environmental, and social factors. Early detection is important – CKD often begins without causing any noticeable symptoms. Knowing the risk factors can help you know your level of risk and if you should get checked for CKD.

01

Risk Factors

The most common CKD risk factors are: High Cholesterol, Kidney infection, Kidney stone, Inherited Kidney Condition (Cyst growing in kidney) – Polycystic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, High blood pressure (hypertension).
02

Symptoms

Most common symptoms may include: Foamy urine, Urinating (peeing) more often or less often than usual, Itchy and/or dry skin, Feeling tired, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Weight loss without trying to lose weight.
03

Lifestyle Changes

Exercise Regularly, Sleeping Well, Reduce and Manage stress, Loose Weight, Managing other health conditions such as High cholesterol, High Blood Sugar and High Blood Pressure, Stop smoking.

What We Did :

At a Glance...

CKD also increases the risk of other health problems like heart disease and stroke. Developing CKD is usually a very slow process with very few symptoms at first.

  • Developed Educative Materials
  • Interactive - Group Workshop (Q &A's)
  • Amplified positive information on Long Term Condition Management - Blood pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol
  • Signposting to relevant services

Final Results :

Expansion of CKD awareness throughout community and to other boroughs with the aim of identifying  people especially people of African and South Asian origin with high risk of developing the condition.

Increase in awareness and knowledge on symptoms, risk factors amongst community members and on the need to participate in national health checks.