You can lose up to 90% of your kidney function and not even know about it!
Read our new publication The next 3 minutes could save your life! (Click this link or on the image above) to find out how to avoid being one of every three Australians who are at increased risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Early detection of CKD is the most cost-effective way to tackle kidney disease. Targeting people at high risk of CKD will identify about 20% with undiagnosed CKD. About half of these will be at high risk of progression or early cardiovascular disease.
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Updated 1 August 2010
Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general introduction to this topic and is not meant to substitute for your doctor's or health professional's advice. All care is taken to ensure the information is relevant and applicable to each Australian state. It should be noted Kidney Health Australia recognises each person's experience is individual and variations do occur in treatment and management due to personal circumstances. Should you require further info always consult your doctor or health professional.
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