Chronic Kidney Disease often affects older individuals, but may develop in younger persons, especially if you have a family history of the condition1
Being overweight increases the risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease and also a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease2,3
1 in 5 patients with Diabetes develop Chronic Kidney Disease5
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure are the two leading causes of Kidney Disease1
Long-term exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension, and living with diabetes as well as heart disease and heart failure can reduce kidney
function1
High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can cause kidney disease to worsen, while high levels are common in people with Kidney Disease1,3
A family history of Kidney Disease can increase the risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease1,3
Acute kidney injury may lead to new or accelerated Chronic Kidney Disease6
In addition to being a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease, smoking can also increase the risk of causing kidney damage and developing Chronic
Kidney Disease1,3
The regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can damage the kidney and is associated with an increased risk for rapid Chronic
Kidney Disease progression7