Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2019

Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2019

• An estimated 37 million US adults (15%) have chronic kidney disease, but most don’t know they have it.
• Managing blood sugar levels and blood pressure helps protect kidneys; about 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 with high blood pressure may have chronic kidney disease.  
• You can use resources from CDC’s Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative to raise awareness and promote testing in people at risk.