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One in ten
people have some form of kidney damage
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Fewer than 1 in 10 people are aware that regular kidney checks are vital
if you are at risk of developing kidney disease
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Every year
across the world millions die prematurely of heart attacks and
strokes linked to kidney disease
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30% of
people with kidney failure are only referred to a specialist when the
kidneys have already completely failed
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In the UK more
than 23,000 adults are currently receiving dialysis treatment for
kidney failure and this number is increasing every year
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7,000 kidney
patients in the UK are awaiting a kidney transplant, but due to the shortage
of organ donors 400 people a year die while waiting
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