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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. Learn more about the CKD Initiative.
Chronic Kidney Disease Basics
Learn about chronic kidney disease, including risk factors and symptoms.
Publications & Resources
Find articles, educational resources, surveillance systems, and more on CKD.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Surveillance System
The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Surveillance Project was created to provide a picture of CKD across the nation and reports aggregate data on various groups of people in the US.
Spotlight on CKD
News and features about Chronic Kidney Disease and related health issues
- HHS announces $2.6 million in prizes to redesign dialysis as part of KidneyX
- Emergency Help for Kidney Patients
- 2017 National Chronic Kidney Disease Fact Sheet [PDF – 1 MB]
- Vital Signs: Native Americans with Diabetes
- Dialysis Safety
- Page last reviewed: December 6, 2018
- Page last updated: December 6, 2018
- Content source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Diabetes Translation