More Information about Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease often affects older individuals, but may develop in younger persons, especially if you have a family history of the condition1
- Being overweight increases the risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease and also a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease2,3
- 1 in 5 patients with Diabetes develop Chronic Kidney Disease5
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure are the two leading causes of Kidney Disease1
- Long-term exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension, and living with diabetes as well as heart disease and heart failure can reduce kidney function1
- High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can cause kidney disease to worsen, while high levels are common in people with Kidney Disease1,3
- A family history of Kidney Disease can increase the risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease1,3
- Acute kidney injury may lead to new or accelerated Chronic Kidney Disease6
- In addition to being a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease, smoking can also increase the risk of causing kidney damage and developing Chronic Kidney Disease1,3
- The regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can damage the kidney and is associated with an increased risk for rapid Chronic Kidney Disease progression7
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