CDC Releases New Data on Chronic Kidney Disease
in the United States

infocard with people stick figures that explains 1 in 7 people have chronic kidney disease

About 37 million US adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and most of them are not aware of having it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Division of Diabetes Translation has released Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2019. The new fact sheet was created in collaboration with other federal agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations and has the most current data available on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States.

CKD is estimated to affect 15% of US adults, or approximately 37 million people. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 with high blood pressure are estimated to have CKD. Managing blood sugar levels and blood pressure helps protect the kidneys. However, 9 in 10 adults with CKD are unaware they have it.

Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2019 provides information on:

CKD and kidney failure, including statistics by age, sex, and race/ethnicity.
CKD symptoms, testing, and treatment.
CKD-related health problems.
Opportunities to prevent CKD and lower the risk for kidney failure.

CDC’s CKD Initiative is designed to provide comprehensive public health strategies for promoting kidney health. These strategies seek to prevent and control risk factors for CKD, raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and improve outcomes and quality of life for those living with CKD.

To get the latest CKD information in an easy-to-read format, check out Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2019.