It ranges from mild to severe, with some cases leading to end-stage kidney disease, where your kidneys fail and no longer adequately filter your blood<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Kidney disease is the city\u2019s fastest-growing chronic condition, according to a recent report<\/a> from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The study commissioned by the Ontario Hospital Association looked at chronic diseases across six regions in the province and kidney disease was deemed to be developing at the quickest rate.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n It found that in Ontario, the top five fastest-growing chronic conditions percentage-wise from 2020 to 2040 are kidney disease and failure, hearing loss, substance use disorders, Crohn\u2019s and colitis, and dementia.<\/p>\n In Toronto, specifically, they are kidney disease and failure, hearing loss, Crohn\u2019s and colitis, cancer and dementia.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t fret. Doctors say that many cases of kidney disease can be prevented.<\/p>\n What is chronic kidney disease?<\/p>\n Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, refers to kidney damage or a decreased level of kidney function for at least three months or longer, according to the Kidney Foundation of Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n It can encompass a variety of conditions and disorders that affect the kidneys, with the disease attacking the nephrons \u2014 the filtering units of the kidneys \u2014 and damaging their ability to eliminate wastes and excess fluids.<\/p>\n The disease ranges from mild to severe, with some cases leading to end-stage kidney disease, where your kidneys fail and no longer adequately filter your blood.<\/p>\n What to look out for?<\/p>\n Kidney disease often starts slowly and develops without symptoms over a number of years, so CKD may not be detected until it has progressed to the point where kidney function is quite low.<\/p>\n Most people don\u2019t progress to end-stage kidney disease, especially if they are diagnosed early and take steps to preserve whatever remaining kidney function they have.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n There are those who are predisposed or susceptible to the disease, with Indigenous people, and people of Asian, South Asian, Pacific Island, African\/Caribbean and Hispanic descent all at a higher risk of kidney disease and failure, according the foundation.<\/p>\n Demographic changes through immigration may also be a reason there are more cases in Toronto.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease<\/p>\n <\/a> Adding salt to meals can boost kidney disease risk up to 11%<\/p>\n![\"Close](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-627290560-e1648755086149.jpg\")
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