20 million Americans have kidney disease.
Another 20 million are at
risk. That's ONE in NINE adults!
To bring this closer to home…
Mississippi ranks among the top in the nation in
incidences of kidney disease.
African Americans are four times more likely to
develop kidney disease than Caucasians.
Jackson has a 26% higher prevalence of kidney
failure than the national average.
Jackson has a 7% higher rate of newly diagnosed
cases of kidney failure than the national average.
More than 75% of African Americans in Jackson who
have kidney failure also have diabetes or hypertension.
Warning Signs of Kidney Disease:
High blood pressure
Pain in small of back
Puffy eyes, swollen hands and feet
Bloody urine
Burning during urination
More frequent urination
The Bad News
High blood pressure, diabetes and untreated urinary infections are the
leading causes of kidney disease.
The Good News
Over 50% of kidney disease is preventable!
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy foods
Say no to smoking and drugs
Check your blood pressure
FREE KIDNEY SCREENING
REAP (Renal
Evaluation and Assessment Program) If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a relative with kidney
disease, call the Mississippi Kidney Foundation at (601) 981-3611
and register for the next free REAP screening.
