Who are the at-risk populations affected by kidney disease?
African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and senior citizens have a greater risk of developing CKD. People with diabetes, hypertension, and a family history of kidney disease are also at a higher risk of developing kidney disease. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, accounting for more than 40% of new cases of kidney disease, and high blood pressure ranks as the second leading cause of kidney disease [2].
