Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect one in six Veterans.
There are currently approximately 500,000 Veterans diagnosed with CKD. That number is likely to increase by 30,000 people next year.
Michael Spigler is vice president of Patient Services and Kidney Disease Education at the American Kidney Fund (AKF). He notes that the partnership with VA brings awareness and resources to Veterans.
“Kidney disease is the fastest growing, noncommunicable disease (a disease that is not contagious) in the U.S., yet 90% of Americans, including Veterans, who have kidney disease are unaware they have early stages.” Read the full story in Vantage Point.