September 24, 2026
Smoking and Kidney Disease
How smoking damages the kidneys and why quitting helps.
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Artemis Kidney Hospital Nephrology & Transplant Team
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Smoking damages blood vessels throughout the body, including the kidneys, and speeds up damage in people with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Quitting slows progression and reduces heart risk.
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