Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive, incurable disease with high morbidity and mortality that generally affects the adult population [1]. The condition is defined by a reduction in the functional capacity of the kidney, with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 60 mL/min per 1·73 m2, markers of kidney damage or abnormalities detected through laboratory or imaging testing which are present for at least 3 months [2]. Chronic kidney disease is a significant public health problem worldwide, with an increasing and currently estimated prevalence of approximately 13.4% (11.7–15.1%) [3]. In less than 20 years, in 2040, it is estimated that chronic kidney disease will become the fifth leading cause of death globally, one of the most significant projected growths for causes of death [4].