Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population

County: Washoe

Measurement Period: 2022

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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for chronic kidney disease.

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Why is this important?

The primary function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of this function over time. The symptoms of declining kidney function are non-specific, and may include feeling generally unwell and a reduction of appetite. The primary causes of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure. As kidney disease progresses, it can lead to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant. The National Kidney Foundation reports that 26 million adults have chronic kidney disease and many others are at increased risk of developing the disease.

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County: Washoe

15.0%

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023

Filter(s) for this location: State: Nevada

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