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Kidney Disease in Veterans

Dr. Michelle Ned ·
Kidney disease is a rare disorder that affects 1 in 6 veterans (Deely, 2022). The prevalence rate of the disorder is at a 34% increase than the rest of the general population (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases as cited in Deely, 2022). Similar to hypertension, kidney disease is a disorder that is often hard to detect. As the disorder worsens, the kidneys lose their ability to function properly resulting in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This disease ranks within...
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