| Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the U.S. is becoming a severe public health problem. According to the United States Renal Data system, there are approximately 700,000 Americans with CKD, and a half-million of them are currently undergoing dialysis. Despite increased awareness and advances in medical care, the prevalence of CKD is increasing. A recent study revealed that disability-adjusted life years attributable to CKD increased 53% between 2002 and 2016. Deaths from CKD increased 58% over the same period. The authors speculated that the increases in CKD were due largely to increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes and the aging of the population. ... |