| ESTIMATES OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE COST IN THE UNITED STATES | POSTULATED COST SAVINGS WITH ADEQUATE PREVENTIVE CARE (PER U.S. GUIDELINES AND RISK REDUCTION DATA) | PREVENTIVE MEASURES | ||
| KIDNEY DISEASE
In 2006 there were an estimated 315,000 admissions to hospitals for acute renal failure. Additionally there were 35,000 admissions related to chronic kidney failure. Heart Disease And Stroke Statistics - 2009 Update: Report From The American Heart Association Statistics Committee And Stroke Subcommittee. Donald Lloyd-Jones et al. Circulation |
With adequate preventive care and early diagnosis and treatment there may be a 20% reduction in cost related to treatment of end stage renal disease. |
• Maintain a healthy blood pressure to protect from future heart attacks, strokes, vision loss and abnormal kidney function. • Consider being tested for diabetes mellitus. Early diagnosis and treatment may prevent further loss of pancreatic islet function and complications. • If you have diabetes mellitus, check your blood glucose levels regularly. • If you have diabetes mellitus, maintain a healthy HbA1C level. • Have your kidney function tested, especially if you have risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure to prevent future dependence on dialysis or kidney transplants. |