Nickan Research Institute Journal of Renal Injury Prevention 2345-2781 3 1 2014 03 01 World Kidney Day 2014: increasing awareness of chronic kidney disease and aging 3 4 10.12861/jrip.2014.02 EN German T Hernandez Hamid Nasri Journal Article 10.12861/jrip.2014.02 Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical educationIn 2014 World Kidney Day (WKD) will focus on chronic kidney disease and aging. The mission of WKD is to raise awareness so that everyone cares for their kidneys and, if appropriate, check to assess if they are at risk for kidney disease. Prevention of kidney disease, early detection, and subsequent kidney protection are critical aims for WKD.