People with hypertension and diabetes, ages 40 and above are at risk of kidney ailments and ought to have regular check-ups, an expert said.

Dr. Susan de la Rama, president of the Philippine Society of Nephrology, said that diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for kidney disease, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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