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Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk of CKD & Hypertension

Childhood cancer survivors face higher risks of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension. A Canadian cohort study found a 20.85% incidence over 27 years, compared with 16.47% in hospitalized controls and 8.05% in the general pediatric population.