black K.A.R.E. Risk Assessment - The Des Moines (IA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

ARE YOU AT RISK?

33% of adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease, but most of them don’t know it. And having kidney disease also puts you at an increased risk of developing life-threatening complications from COVID-19. Take a minute to find out if you’re in the 33%.

Just one minute might save your life.

Diabetes is a common risk factor for kidney disease.

black K.A.R.E Risk Assessment

1. Have you been told you have diabetes?

2. Have you been told that you have pre-diabetes?

3. Have you been told that you have high blood pressure, or do you take medicine for your blood pressure?

4. Have you been told that you have heart disease or heart failure?

5. Do you have a family member who had a kidney transplant, been on dialysis or been diagnosed with kidney failure?

If you selected ‘Yes’ on these 5 questions, you could be at risk for kidney disease.

6. How would you describe your race or ethnicity?

People from certain racial and ethnic groups are more likely to develop kidney disease than others.

7. How tall are you?

Obesity is a risk factor for kidney disease.

How much do you weigh?

8. Have you ever tested positive for COVID-19?

COVID-19 can damage your kidneys.

black K.A.R.E. Pledge: A commitment to healthier eating and activities is a step towards avoiding chronic kidney disease. Please provide your email address to receive more information. If you are one of the first 50 to respond, you will receive a special K.A.R.E. package.