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33% of adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease, but most of them don’t know it. And having kidney disease also puts you at an increased risk of developing life-threatening complications from COVID-19. Take a minute to find out if you’re in the 33%.
Just one minute might save your life.
Things you probably didn’t know about kidney disease
1 in 3 adults in the U.S. is at risk for kidney disease.
37 million adults in the U.S. have kidney disease, but most of them don’t know it.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease.
Right now, 37 million Americans are affected by kidney disease. Most won’t have any symptoms unless their kidneys fail. Our kidneys are vital organs that are as important as your heart, liver, or lungs. No one can live without functioning kidneys. When kidneys fail, only immediate dialysis or a transplant can save you
Take this one-minute quiz to find out if you are in the 33 percent. It could save your life.
How can you help?
Share the risk quiz on your social media. It could save a loved ones life.
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#DYK that 33% of American adults are at risk of #kidneydisease? Help raise awareness by sharing this quick quiz by @NKF to help others find out where they stand. MinuteForYourKidneys.org #MinuteForYourKidneys
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One in every three adults in the United States are at risk for kidney disease and most don’t even know it. The National Kidney Foundation wants you to take a #MinuteForYourKidneys with this quick, one-minute quiz to see where you stand. MinuteForYourKidneys.org
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