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"Our work shows that chronic kidney disease is common, deadly, and getting worse as a major public health issue," said study co-senior author Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, director of NYU Langone's Optimal Aging Institute.

Findings from this initiative frequently inform public health policy and guide future research.

Still, Little’s decision conflicts with advice from pediatricians and public health advocates, who warn that bed-sharing increases the risk that a baby will die during the night.

The findings come at a time when population aging is creating new public health challenges.

The framework not only supports veterinary health but also provides insights relevant to public health, since humans and animals are experiencing similar increases in chronic illnesses.