CA SCR111

Proclaims November 7 through November 13, 2010, as California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week

Urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with the causes of chronic kidney disease and the importance of early intervention

Notes that approximately 3.8 million California adults (one in six) have chronic kidney disease, with over 50,000 people having end-stage renal disease in the state

Identifies uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes as the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease in the United States

Emphasizes that early identification, treatment, and controlling cardiovascular risk factors can delay or prevent end-stage renal disease and reduce economic burden