Are Bethesda Seniors Taking Care of Their Kidneys?
March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging all Americans to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup.
Quick Facts on Kidney Disease:
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Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the country.
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More than 30 million Americans have kidney disease, and most don’t know it.
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There are over 95,000 people waiting for kidney transplants.
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More than 590,000 people have kidney failure in the US today.
Prevention:
1 in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease. What puts you at risk for kidney disease? Major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older.
Kidney disease often has no symptoms, and it can go undetected until very advanced. But a simple urine test can tell you if you have kidney disease. Remember, it's important to get tested because early detection and treatment can slow or prevent the progression of kidney disease.
Bethesda seniors can visit the local National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area for local events and services.
For information about Bethesda senior diabetes symptoms and prevention, please click here.
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