A new study conducted by Batra Hospital for a time period of 15 years reveal that kidney dysfunction can be noticed in 70 per cent of sick newborn babies on the other hand only 5 percent of them undergo treatment. The study was done by the Hospital on 300 sick newborn babies.

Sanjeev Bagai, a nephrologist and Chief Executive Officer of Batra Hospital said, "Kidneys are the cornerstone of the body and help it to maintain its metabolic balance, body fluids, salts and blood pressure."

World Kidney Day is being observed on March 11. The study led by Dr. Sanjeev Bagai, confirmed that among children and adults', urinary tract infection is a universal cause of chronic kidney damage. He further added that kidney damage can occur due to different reasons other than issues with the urinary system.

The study advices to conduct a compulsory urinary infection tests, to be conducted in schools to prevent the damage from renal disease.