Learn important facts and statistics you should know about chronic kidney disease.
How Common Is Chronic Kidney Disease?
It is not fully understood why more women than men have CKD.
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The way it is presented may vary.
It is common, affecting almost 36 million Americans.
Older people, especially those who are 65 years old or older, are at the greatest risk.
Other health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can lead to CKD.
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