Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN
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The burden of AKI around the globe has not been systematically examined. ⋯ Using the KDIGO definition, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 3 children worldwide experience AKI during a hospital episode of care. This analysis provides a platform to raise awareness of AKI with the public, government officials, and health care professionals.