The National Kidney Foundation is the largest organization in the U.S., dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease.

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The National Kidney Foundation is the largest organization in the U.S., dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease.

What do kidneys do? Why are they important? Please raise your hand if … YOU THINK YOU KNOW ENOUGH about kidney health. YOU DO NOT THINK YOU KNOW ENOUGH about kidney health.

Did you know? 1 in 3 adults is at risk for kidney disease. 1 in 9 adults has kidney disease but most don’t know it. Early detection and treatment can slow or stop kidney disease. Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death.

What kidneys do Why kidneys are important to your health What kidney disease is Who is at risk Actions to protect your kidneys Today you will learn

What are kidneys? Right kidney Urethra Left kidney Right ureter Left ureter Bladder

Remove waste products Balance fluids Help control blood pressure Regulate hormones Keep bones healthy Balance minerals in the body Help make red blood cells How do your kidneys keep you healthy?

How do kidneys work?

What is kidney disease? When your kidneys no longer work well, it can lead to serious problems heart and blood vessel problems kidney failure death

Are you at risk? Diabetes High blood pressure Family history of kidney failure, diabetes, high blood pressure Certain ethnicities African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian Age 60 or older

Kidney failure risk is higher for some African Americans: Hispanics: 3 X more likely 1.5x more likely

If you have even one risk factor, ask your doctor for these 2 simple tests: a urine test a blood test Get tested 1 2

Protect your kidneys Healthy lifestyle: Eat less salt and fat Exercise Lose weight Control blood pressure Control diabetes Drink water Avoid NSAID pain medicines Don’t smoke

What do kidneys do? Why are they important? Please raise your hand if … YOU NOW THINK YOU KNOW ENOUGH about kidney health. YOU STILL DO NOT THINK YOU KNOW ENOUGH about kidney health.

Questions? Please share what you learned today with others: Learn how you can help kidney patients across the country: Thank you for completing the Participant Evaluation and sharing your feedback.

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