Kidney diseases are known as the silent killers, that affect the quality of life. It is important to take preventative measures before it leads to kidney failure, requiring a transplant to survive.

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Here're eight ways to reduce your risk of developing the disease, recommended by the World Kidney Day Organisation.

1. Stay active: Regular fitness helps to reduce your blood pressure and decreases your chances of developing chronic kidney disease.

2. Regularly control of your blood sugar level: For people with diabetes, often develop kidney damage. Therefore, it is vital to regularly check their kidney functions.

3. Monitor your blood pressure: While most people are aware high blood pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack, it can also cause kidney damage.

4. Eat healthy foods and maintain a healthy weight: This helps prevent numerous conditions like diabets and heart disease which is associated with  chronic kidney disease.

5.Reduce your salt intake: To reduce it, limit the amount of processed and restaurant foods you consume.

6. Maintain a healthy fluid intake: The recommended amount of water to drink is 1.5 to 2 litres per day to maintain good health. According to researchers,"Consuming plenty of fluid helps the kidneys clear sodium, urea and toxins from the body which, in turn, results in a 'significantly lower risk' of developing chronic kidney disease".

7. Do not smoke: Smoking impact the blood flow to the kidneys. This hinders the kidneys' ability to function properly.

8. Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basis: Common drugs like ibuprofen are known to cause kidney damage and disease if taken often.