Love Your Kidneys

Did you know…

More than 26 million Americans have kidney disease – that’s more than 13% of the adult population – and most don’t even know it!

The Washington, DC area leads the nation in the prevalence of kidney disease with an estimated 700,000 people affected, nearly 6,000 on dialysis, and more than 1,600 waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease, accounting for more than two-thirds of new cases.

If kidney disease is detected early, it can often be managed, and kidney damage can be slowed or prevented. That's why early testing for people at risk is so important.

If you or a loved one belongs to a high-risk group, ask your primary care physician about these tests.

High Risk Groups:

In addition to individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease, high risk groups include African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Seniors.

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