Chronic Kidney Disease RISK Assessment

Statistics

Statistics about Chronic kidney Disease

Statistics on kidney failure worldwide are constantly changing and depend on various factors such as diagnostic techniques, healthcare accessibility, dietary patterns, lifestyle requirements, environmental factors, and local and global risk factors. However, some available global data indicate general trends:

Prevalence of the Disease

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States estimates that approximately 15% of adults in the United States suffer from chronic kidney disease.

Risk Factors
Risk factors for kidney failure include diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, and excessive use of certain medications.
Mortality Due to Kidney Failure

Kidney failure is now the eighth leading cause of death worldwide.

Please note that these statistics are subject to change and may vary depending on sources, time frames, and geographical regions. For the latest statistical data, it is advisable to refer to global health organizations and national health institutions.