Chronic kidney disease (IMAGE) University of South Australia Caption 3D illustration of kidney disease which now affects 10 per cent of the world's population due to a spike in obesity, leading to diabetes. Credit University of South Australia Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.