Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence and Awareness Among US Adults

What are the prevalence and awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among US adults, both overall and in those with cardiometabolic conditions?In this cross-sectional study among a nationally representative sample of US adults, 14.6% had CKD, defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m or urine albumin to creatinine ratio of 30 mg/g or higher. However, only 12.3% reported awareness of weak or failing kidneys; among adults with cardiometabolic conditions, 16.7% had CKD, but only 13.2% were aware of their diagnosis.National efforts are needed in the US to improve CKD awareness, which may support prevention and management to improve outcomes.

Corresponding Author: Rishi K. Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, Section of Health Policy, Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 375 Longwood Ave, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02215 (rwadhera@bidmc.harvard.edu).

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