Kidney disease is permanent kidney damage or decreased level of kidney function for three months or more. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to total kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival. More than a million Michigan adults (age 20+) have chronic kidney disease.
33% of adults in the United States are at risk for kidney disease. That’s 1 in every 3 people. To shed light on the prevalence of this disease and the percentage of people who might be at risk, we are asking people, “Are You in the 33%?” through the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Risk Campaign™. Knowledge is power. Early detection can help successfully treat kidney disease.
Spread the word. Help save a life. Motivate others to take action.
We are asking for your help in raising awareness about kidney disease and changing these numbers. Click on the boxes below for more information.
What steps can I take if I’m at risk?
We’re glad you’re taking action to manage your kidney health.
After you’ve taken the quiz and learned if you’re at-risk, you can sign up for the email series which will send you emails with all of the information you need on what steps to take next. Below are a few examples:
- Take your quiz results to your doctor and ask to be tested.
- Kidney disease can be detected with two simple tests: the uACR urine test and the eGFR blood test.
- Tell your family and friends about your risk factors and ask for their support.
- Learn about leading a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity.
For more information on taking care of your kidneys before your appointment with a doctor, visit:
Patient and Provider Resources
Resources for individuals to learn more about chronic kidney disease risk and how to keep kidneys healthy. These resources can be shared to patients in the clinical and community setting.
Black African American CKD Risk Infographic
Hispanic Latino CKD Risk Infographic
Native Americans CKD Risk Infographic
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) x COVID x CKD Relationship
What Are Your Kidney Numbers (NKF)
Provider Resources
Resources for professionals to support CKD testing and education within the clinical setting.
Testing and Diagnosis of CKD
Patient Handout Explaining Kidney test results (NKDEP)
Kidney Numbers and the CKD Heat Map: Educate your Patients (NKF)
Clinical Management of CKD/Practice Change
How to Manage Your CKD Patients Algorithm
CKD Practice Guidelines:
Provider Education
For provider education or technical assistance on CKD quality improvement, please contact Mary Wozniak: mwozniak@nkfm.org
Kidney Disease Surveillance System – Kidney Disease Surveillance is a comprehensive information system for kidney disease to inform and stimulate public health action. Tools include the Kidney Disease Risk Calculator and risk factor data.
Communications Toolkit
Invite those around you to take our one-minute Kidney Risk Quiz to see if they are at risk for developing kidney disease. Use our toolkit below to spread the word! Click on the image below to access our communication tools.
If you are a member of the Michigan Primary Care Association, please view the campaign toolkit here.
For more information on these resources, please contact:
The 33% Campaign is funded by the Morris Hood III CKD and COVID Complications Prevention Initiative. For more information on this initiative, click here.