Chronic Kidney Disease
About Us
CDC’s Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Initiative is designed to provide comprehensive public health strategies for promoting kidney health. These strategies seek to prevent and control risk factors for CKD, to raise awareness, to promote early diagnosis, and to improve outcomes and quality of life for those living with CKD. Come to know the CKD Initiative [PDF-1.35MB].
Emergency Resources
The National Kidney Foundation provides essential information to help dialysis patients, transplant recipients, and kidney health care professionals before and during emergencies.
Spotlight
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Surveillance
Video tour of CDC’s CKD Surveillance System
Vital Signs: Native Americans with Diabetes
CDC’s Disease of the Week: Chronic Kidney Disease
Making sense of CKD: [PDF-3.65MB] a guide for primary care providers
Key facts about CKD and diabetes: downloadable cards for social media
- Page last reviewed: September 13, 2017
- Page last updated: September 13, 2017
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- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Diabetes Translation