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What is CKD?
- CKD is the occurrence of persistent protein in the urine (proteinuria).
What Causes CKD?
- Diabetes and Hypertension are the two main causes of CKD.
- Hypertension causes CKD and CKD causes hypertension.
Statistical Facts
- 26 million Americans have CKD and another 20 million more are at increased risk
- 75% of CKD is caused by diabetes and high blood pressure.
- 350,000 Americans are on dialysis, and over 70,000 individuals are waiting for a kidney transplant.
Mortality
- Heart disease is the major cause of death for all people with CKD.
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