U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Improving the understanding, detection, and management of kidney disease.
Learn about the basics of kidney disease and how to keep the kidneys healthier longer.
Learn about the two recommended tests for kidney disease.
Learn MoreInformation for people living with kidney disease and their loved ones.
Learn about diet and lifestyle changes to help you live a healthier and longer life.
Learn MoreClinical information for health professionals on CKD evaluation, monitoring, management, and patient education.
Learn about laboratory measurement and reporting.
Information for family reunion planners, health educators, faith leaders and community organization leaders interested in sharing kidney health information in a variety of settings.
Learn how Federal agencies are leading the multi-faceted and interconnected response to CKD.
Explore and order NKDEP's free materials and tools for a variety of audiences on a variety of CKD-related topics.
Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) disease, and a family history of kidney failure are the key risk factors for chronic kidney disease. If you or a family member have any of these risk factors, it is important to learn about the basics of kidney disease and how to keep the kidneys healthier longer.
Kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and/or cannot filter blood normally.
Learn MoreDiabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. Other factors include cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease and family history of kidney failure. Find out more about kidney disease risk factors. Also, learn how some racial and ethnic groups are more affected by kidney failure than other groups.
Learn MoreIf you are at risk for kidney disease, there are steps you can take to keep your kidneys healthy.
Learn MoreEarly kidney disease has no signs or symptoms. Learn about simple blood and urine tests that are used to check your kidney health.
Learn MoreFor information on other types of kidney disease or kidney-related issues, such as polycystic kidney disease or kidney stones, please visit the National Clearinghouse on Kidney and Urologic Disease website or the frequently searched terms on Additional Kidney Information.
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Page last updated: March 1, 2012
NKDEP is an initiative of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
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