Kidney diseases affect both genders but men bear the brunt because of biological differences, hormonal factors, lifestyle choices and occupational hazards. These inequalities can be addressed through well-crafted interventions which will reduce the rate and impacts of male kidney complications hence bring about improved health results for everyone. New Delhi: Different genders manifest kidney disease, a silent but significant health concern, differently with men being predominantly affected.
This gender imbalance in kidney diseases can be understood by examining the reasons behind it. While explaining the many factors responsible for the same, Dr Prakash Chandra Shetty, Urologist, Dr L H Hiranandini HOspital Powai Mumbai, said that it could be due to hormones, choice of occupation or biological causes. Kidney diseases affect both sexes but men bear the brunt because of biological differences, hormonal factors, lifestyle choices and occupational hazards.
These inequalities can be addressed through well-crafted interventions which will reduce the rate and impacts of male kidney complications hence bring about improved health results for everyone. Consequently, understanding and tackling the gender imbalance with respect to kidney diseases goes beyond mere health equity to healthy communities..
