Researchers say chronic kidney disease can cause cardiovascular health problems, which in turn can increase the risk of early death.

By Ana Sandoiu

Kidney disease affects a large number of people in the United States and the condition often goes undetected.

New research examines the impact of kidney disease on cardiovascular health and highlights the importance of screening for kidney disease.

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with approximately 31 million people living with chronic kidney disease.

Because kidney disease often does not present any symptoms at its onset, the ailment frequently goes unnoticed. That is why it is sometimes referred to as a “silent disease.”

Clinical Assistant Professor Bernadette Thomas is the lead author on this study produced by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.

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