Kidney Disease is recognized as a public health problem

• 1 in 7 Americans has or is at risk for kidney disease *
• Incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) increasing by 6% per year **
• Annual cost of dialysis treatment is ~$50,000 per patient per year
• Early detection can lead to more timely treatments, saving the healthcare system thousands of dollars per patient

References
*National Kidney Foundation, Data on file.
**USRDS 1999 Annual Data Report; "Executive Summary." Am J Kid Dis 1999;34:S9.