Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, affects approximately 850 million people worldwide, which is more than ten percent of the population. The condition is caused by progressive damage to the kidneys that can prevent them from working as well as they should. With it mostly being asymptomatic (no symptoms) until later stages of the condition, people can go undiagnosed, and every year millions die prematurely from CKD and related complications.

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Latest articles on Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease: Father and adult son prepare food on the farm

About Chronic Kidney Disease

Find out more about chronic kidney disease, its causes and symptoms.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Two women in conversation

About It Takes 2

Chronic Kidney Disease is a serious and silent condition. It Takes 2 people and 2 tests to detect kidney disease.

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Chronic Kidney Disease

About cardio-renal-metabolic conditions

Find out more about conditions related to the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic systems
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Michael, caregiver, and Thelma, chronic kidney disease patient, share their experience on living with chronic kidney disease
Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease: the silent killer

Living with chronic kidney disease can have drastic impacts on a patient and their family’s life. A patient and her caregiver share their story on managing it.
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Connect with your Heart
Chronic Kidney Disease

Connect with your Heart

Asking the right questions can help a loved one in your family
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