Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Risk Factors - United States, 1999-2004

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition associated with premature mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health-care expenditures. Untreated CKD can result in end-stage renal disease and necessitate dialysis or kidney transplantation. Risk factors for CKD include cardiovascu...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007, Vol.56 (8), p.161
Main Authors: Saydah, S, Eberhardt, M, Rios-Burrows, N, Williams, D
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease prevention
Kidney diseases
Public health
Risk factors
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Summary:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition associated with premature mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health-care expenditures. Untreated CKD can result in end-stage renal disease and necessitate dialysis or kidney transplantation. Risk factors for CKD include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Saydah et al summarize an analysis that estimates the prevalence of CKD and associated risk factors in the US. A CDC editorial note is presented.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X