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Why does Parliament want Indians to start kidney tests at 20

short by / on Monday, 10 August, 2026
A parliamentary panel wants every Indian aged 20 and above to undergo kidney function tests every six months, warning that chronic kidney disease can remain silent until significant damage occurs. It flags rising undiagnosed hypertension and painkiller use among younger people, and calls for eGFR and urine albumin testing alongside creatinine.
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