Diane Glass—2006 kidney transplant recipient

    “Through your brave generosity, you too can save a life”  

Quick Facts

 

National Statistics

• 17 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.

 

• Over 98,000 patients are currently waiting for a transplant.

 

• Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the U.S.

 

• The leading causes of kidney disease in this country are high blood pressure, diabetes, family history.

 

• Hypertension causes kidney disease and kidney disease causes hypertension.

 

• Many of the complications of CKD can be prevented or delayed by early detection and treatment. 

 

• About 1 in 9 people in the U.S. have kidney disease.

 

• The worldwide market for kidney disease is $50 billion.

 

• ERSD is expected to double by 2012,  increasing  about 2% annually.

 

• Early detection of kidney disease is the best way to slow down the progression of the disease.

 

• Chronic kidney failure is usually not reversible.

 

• Polycystic kidney disease affects 12.5 million adults and children worldwide.  There is no cure.

 

 

Do You Have CKD?

 

A simple urine test will be able to check for signs of kidney disease:  (urine albumin and serum creatinine).

 

Ask your doctor for this specific urine test.  Knowing the results will help you stay well.

There are medicines and diet that can prolong your wellness

 

“Get Tested”