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Home  Feature Articles Quick Info on Kidney Health
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Wednesday, 31 May 2006 |
Healthy kidneys filter and eliminate wastes and drugs from the body, balance the body’s fluids, release hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce a form of vitamin D that promotes strong bones and control the production of red blood cells.
20 million American adults—1 in 9—have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and another 20 million are at increased risk, according to the National Kidney Foundation.
CKD can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure and anemia, and can be fatal if not caught and treated early enough.
High risk groups include: people with diabetes, hypertension and family history of kidney disease as well as African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and people over 60 years of age.
Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure. Three simple tests can detect CKD: blood pressure, urine and serum creatinine.
Learn more about kidney health on the National Kidney Foundation website. Visit them at www.kidney.org or call 1-800-622-9010 for more information.
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