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E-Poster Submission Deadline
Please prepare and upload your E-Poster no later than March 14, 2026 11.59PM CET. After this date, you will no longer be able to prepare and upload your E-poster and it will not be displayed and accessible on the congress website.
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Abstract titles should be brief and reflect the content of the abstract.
The built environment, encompassing land use patterns, transportation systems, and both public and private spaces, plays an important role in shaping exposures and behaviors that influence human health. Although its relevance to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases has been well documented, the potential effects on kidney health have received limited attention. With global urbanization accelerating, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, understanding how the built environment contributes to kidney disease burden is essential for guiding preventive strategies and urban health planning.
A systematic review was conducted to synthesize current epidemiological and environmental studies that examined associations between characteristics of the built environment and kidney health outcomes, including chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and acute kidney injury. The evidence was organized into three major pathways: exposure to environmental stressors such as air, water, and soil pollution and heat stress; modification of lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity, diet, and sedentary patterns; and accessibility to healthcare and social services.
Recent studies indicate that urbanization and environmental degradation are significant contributors to kidney disease risk. Increased exposure to ambient air pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and black carbon, as well as heavy metals including cadmium, mercury, lead, and arsenic, has been associated with reduced kidney function and higher chronic kidney disease incidence. Moreover, exposure to extreme heat has been linked to elevated risks of kidney injury, particularly in densely populated urban settings. In contrast, the presence of green and blue spaces and improved healthcare infrastructure appear to exert protective effects. Quantitative analyses from China and the United States demonstrate that higher urbanization levels and poorer environmental quality indices are associated with decreased renal function and shorter survival among patients with end-stage renal disease. Furthermore, built environments that promote walkability, public transportation, and mixed land use can encourage physical activity and reduce major kidney disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Despite these benefits, disparities in environmental quality and healthcare access persist, disproportionately affecting socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
The built environment influences kidney health through complex environmental, behavioral, and social mechanisms. Incorporating kidney health considerations into urban planning is essential to promote environmental resilience, encourage healthy lifestyles, and ensure equitable access to healthcare. Evidence-based planning that prioritizes green and blue infrastructure, pollution reduction, and accessible community design can help mitigate the growing burden of kidney disease and support progress toward sustainable and equitable urban health.
