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National Kidney Foundation Kidney Health Risk Assessment

National Kidney Foundation Kidney Health Risk Assessment

Participate in a free Kidney Health Risk Assessment sponsored by National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (NKF-MD) to identify if you’re an adult at risk for chronic kidney disease.

The assessment uses a simple Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, blood pressure measurement and a short six-question questionnaire to make participants aware of their risk factors for chronic kidney disease.

Participants will receive brief consultations with physicians and dietitians to learn about kidney disease, as well as general nutrition and wellness guidelines.

Individuals not at risk will be given educational materials about maintaining good health, while those at risk will be directed to further screenings and advised to talk to medical professionals. Those at risk are encouraged to follow up with their physician and to maintain regular primary care visits.

Overall, kidney disease affects 26 million people – that’s one in nine Marylanders and one in eight in Baltimore. Most people affected do not realize it until the condition has progressed. In fact, 25 percent of the 1,229 people screened last year by NKF-MD demonstrated significant results.

Serving central and western Maryland, the Delmarva Peninsula and portions of West Virginia, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland is the area’s only voluntary health agency dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of kidney and urinary tract diseases. For more information, visit www.kidneymd.org.

Event Contact

Jessica Quintilian
443-322-0375

Event Details

Saturday, September 26, 2015, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Free

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