The increasing cases of kidney disease in Australia are very alarming. Forecasts have been made by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that the need for dialysis or kidney transplant will soar by 84% by the year 2020. According to the said institution, 11 out if 100,000 people in Tasmania go through the process of transplantation of kidney and dialysis in 2009.

The fate of this case in the next 9 years has been anticipated to soar to 19 per 100,000. End-stage of kidney disease has been predicted to rise also up to 80% which puts Australia in a very critical situation. Statistics shows that 1.1 million people all over Australia are being hospitalized annually. There are a lot of factors that can trigger this devastating disease and that include ageing and diabetes.

The End-Stage kidney disease is the final and most dire stage of chronic kidney disease. On this stage, the kidneys can only function 10-15%, there's a big possibility that kidneys will not be able to filter all the wastes, stabilize the chemical balance of the blood, and excrete extra water from our body. This is the stage wherein dialysis is needed by the ill person in order to survive.

There is an estimated rate of 200 people in Tasmania who receive medical attention at home or in hospitals. Home-dialysis training centre will open soon in Tasmania to prompt residents in treating themselves at home. The said home-dialysis training centre is being organized by Tim Matthew, medical director of Kidney Health Australia and Health Minister Michelle O'Byrne.

Dr. Matthew stated that arousing the awareness of people in terms of home-based treatments and educating about kidney transplant could help in combating the anticipated rate in acquiring ESKD (End-Stage Kidney Disease). A report emerged that some people in Tasmania are willing to back out from home-dialysis because it's a burden in terms of electricity bill.

There are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of kidney disease. If you're a smoker, better quit smoking. Make sure that blood glucose is being controlled. Healthy dietary plan and proper exercise can also lessen the risk for this fatal disease. You can reduce or totally avoid self from eating meals with high salt content. Alcohol consumption must be controlled preferably 2 glasses a day for men and 1 glass for women. Last but not the least drink plenty of water instead of drinks high in sugar.