Kidney Health and Disease in 2023: An Update

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a major health issue in the United States with up to 14% of the adult population having a low estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR), albuminuria, or both based on recent data by the US Renal Data System, which is overseen by the National Institutes of Health. Diabetes and hypertension are the most common drivers of CKD and are increasing in our adult and pediatric population, as is obesity. These conditions are more common in patients from disadvantaged backgrounds, and in recent years, even our diagnostic methods have come under scrutiny for perpetuating that challenge.
Source: Medical Clinics of North America - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research