World Kidney Day 2010 was a huge success for the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. Justin Cruz from KHON2 emceed the event, including performances by the Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Band, moving testimonials and a hula performance. Our greatest success of the day, however was screening more than 220 people for Chronic Kidney Disease and spreading the word of early detection. For more information on upcoming screenings, please visit our calendar.
As most of us know, it is easy to take for granted those we love--especially the ones who show their love in quiet, daily acts of support that enable us to focus on our busy lives. It's just as easy, and risky, for people to take their health for granted--especially kidney health. March is National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day is March 11, 2010.
The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii encourages Americans to mark these occasions by considering some of the many ways their kidneys quietly support their health day-to-day (filtering their blood, controlling blood pressure, supporting healthy bones) and how much their health will suffer if they develop chronic kidney disease.
If you have one or more of the following risk factors, the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii suggests you talk to your doctor about being screened for kidney disease or contact Jill at 589-5903 or view our calendar for more information on upcoming free kidney screenings.
Risk Factors for CKD
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Primary Risk Factors |
Secondary Risk Factors |
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Diabetes
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High Blood Pressure
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Heart Disease
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Family history of CKD
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Age 60 or older |
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Obesity
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Auto immune disease
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Urinary tract and/or systemic infections
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Overuse over-the-counter painkillers
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Kidney loss, damage, injury or infection |
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