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Detailed explanation-1: -This year the World Kidney Day promotes education on the harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney disease, advocating healthy lifestyle and health policy measures that make preventive behaviors an affordable option.”

Detailed explanation-2: -It is celebrated every 9th of March by organizing many events and campaigns in all parts of the world by community and concerned bodies, with the aim of increasing awareness for everyone, the awareness about preventive behaviors, risk factors and about how to live with the kidney disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -The World Kidney Day 2022 theme is “Kidney Health for All”. The 2022 campaign will focus on efforts to increase education and awareness about kidney health and on reducing the stubbornly high CKD knowledge gap at all levels of kidney care.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since its inception, World Kidney Day has grown dramatically to become the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the world. Each year, the campaign highlights a particular theme. Past themes include: ▪ 2014-Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and aging ▪ 2013-Kidneys for Life – Stop Kidney Attack!

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year, the campaign highlights a particular theme. 2016 Kidney Disease & Children – Act Early to Prevent It! 2013 Kidneys for Life – Stop Kidney Attack!