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Reduce the proportion of adults with chronic kidney disease — CKD‑01

Status: Little or no detectable change

  
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Little or no detectable change

Most Recent Data:
12.5 percent (2017-20) *

Target:
11.4 percent 1  *

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
12.7 percent of adults aged 18 years and over had chronic kidney disease in 2013-16 2 *

Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

Reduce the proportion of adults with chronic kidney disease

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Summary

Kidney diseases are a leading cause of death in the United States. People who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to have heart disease and stroke — and to die early. It’s possible to prevent or delay CKD by managing risk factors like diabetes and high blood pressure.



1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.