Latest Spotlight
June 2024
Over 35 million adults—1 in 7—in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, 9 in 10 adults with CKD do not know they have it. In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2017–March 2020), awareness was defined as a self-reported affirmative response from adults with measured CKD to the question “Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had weak or failing kidneys?”
The data showed low awareness among those with moderately increased risk for CKD, representing 22 million U.S. adults who are unaware of their diagnosis. Although earlier-stage CKD is more prevalent than advanced stages, low screening rates, particularly for albuminuria, may contribute to the low awareness of disease. Addressing this gap would enable adults with earlier stages of CKD to be diagnosed earlier and receive timely treatment to prevent disease progression and its associated complications.
Are You Aware Archive
April 2024
Adults with no health insurance are more likely to delay or forgo care due to costs, including preventive care and services for acute and chronic illnesses. Since the implementation of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the percentage of adults lacking health insurance has declined.
February 2024
As kidney disease progresses, patients require referral to a nephrologist for co-managed care, establishment of a diagnosis, slowing progression, and/or managing complications of the disease.
December 2023
Maintaining moderate-intensity physical activities may provide many
benefits in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, including slower
decline in kidney function, better physical function, reduced
cardiovascular risk, and improved quality of life.
October 2023
Food insecurity is a socioeconomic situation at the household level where there is limited or uncertain access to
adequate food for a healthy lifestyle.
August 2023
Collecting information about the geographic distribution of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States is a core
function of CDC’s Kidney Disease Surveillance System.
June 2023
Poverty is a major social determinant of health that is closely linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD). People who live
in low-income neighborhoods face challenges that may contribute to the development and progression of CKD ...
April 2023
According to CDC, more than 1 in 7, an estimated 37 million US adults, have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and as
many as 9 in 10 adults with CKD do not know they have it.
October 2022
In the United States, 96 million individuals (38% of adults) are affected by prediabetes, which is when blood sugar
levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.