DENVER, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- DaVita Kidney Care, a
division of DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney
care services in the United
States, is empowering individuals to learn more about their
risk for kidney disease and take control of their health. The
company is expanding its effort to raise awareness about chronic
kidney disease (CKD) – a condition that impacts more than one in
seven U.S. adults and is the ninth leading cause of death in the
country.
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"People with kidney disease usually don't have symptoms until
they have lost most of their kidney function," said Francesca Tentori, MD, MSCI, medical director
for DaVita Outcomes Research. "Because of this, it's important we
all understand if we are at risk for kidney disease and make steps
to prevent it."
Kidneys are the body's filtration system, removing waste and
extra fluid while balancing chemicals that are necessary to kidney
function. Individuals with kidney disease lose the ability to
effectively remove waste from the body. When CKD progresses to end
stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis or a kidney transplant is
vital for survival.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of
kidney disease. With kidney disease, kidneys usually deteriorate
over time, though treatment has been shown to slow progression.
Lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and managing
medications may help CKD from progressing to ESRD and prevent other
health conditions, like heart disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- Women are three percent more likely to have CKD than men.
- African Americans are more than three times more likely to
develop kidney failure than Caucasians.
- Hispanics are 35 percent more likely than non-Hispanics to
develop ESRD.
DaVita offers a variety of educational resources about kidney
care and kidney disease management, including:
- Risk Quiz – This 60-second assessment can help individuals
determine if they may be at risk for kidney disease.
- Kidney Smart® Classes – Whether an individual has
been diagnosed with kidney disease or wants to know more about
kidney health, these no-cost classes are open to the
community.
- myDaVita – From tracking a kidney-friendly diet to
accessing dialysis health records, this resource can help users
understand all aspects of kidney care, whether someone has kidney
disease or is an individual who cares for someone with the
condition.
- Kidney-Friendly Cookbooks – DaVita has a collection of
kidney-friendly recipes from slow cooker dishes to springtime
favorites and more.
- Treatment Resource Hub – Patients can learn about treatment
options to help cope with ESRD such as dialyzing at home or in a
center while waiting to receive a kidney transplant.
For more information and tips on managing kidney health, follow
DaVita on Twitter at @DaVita, Facebook
at Facebook.com/DaVitaKidneyCare and Pinterest.
About DaVita Kidney
Care
DaVita Kidney Care is a division of
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, that through its operating
divisions provides a variety of health care services to patient
populations throughout the United
States and abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services
in the United States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic
kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients'
quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering
integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient
health-management services. As of December
31, 2017, DaVita Kidney Care
operated or provided administrative services at 2,510 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 198,000 patients. The company
also operated 237 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11
countries outside the United
States. DaVita Kidney Care
supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive,
sustainable change in communities around the world. The company's
leadership development initiatives and social responsibility
efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare,
Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com.
Contact Information
Media:
Charles Ferrer
charles.ferrer@davita.com
(720) 925-3339
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