AIN/Sandipan Shringi (@nephrosage.bsky.social)

The catastrophic costs of chronic kidney disease Nature Reviews Nephrology, Published online: 02 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41581-025-00978-7Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with the highest occurrence of catastrophic healthcare expenditure (CHE) both globally and across all diseases. However, CHE alone does not provide a complete measure of the financial burdens of CKD on a household, especially for those with very low incomes or who forego therapy altogether. A more comprehensive assessment of direct, indirect and long-term costs is crucial to advancing equitable and effective universal health coverage. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41581-025-00978-7?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nrneph