Food insecurity and kidney disease: a systematic review.
Francesca FerraraRossella SiligatoAlessio Di MariaLaura ScichiloneEmanuele Di SimoneMarta BondanelliAlda StorariAlfredo De GiorgiMarco Di MuzioFabio FabbianPublished in: International urology and nephrology (2023)
The relationship between food insecurity and renal disease has been underestimated. Food insecurity is a serious risk factor for health problems in both wealthy and poor populations; however, the true prevalence of the condition is unknown. Healthcare professionals need to take action to prevent the dramatic effect of food insecurity on CKD and on other chronic clinical conditions.