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Designates March 2025 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware to raise awareness about kidney diseases

Chronic kidney disease affects over 37 million U.S. adults, with 90% unaware they have the condition; diabetes causes 46% of kidney failure cases and hypertension causes 29%

Approximately 2,698 Delaware residents have end-stage renal disease, with 1,871 on dialysis and 827 living with kidney transplants

In 2023, only 50 kidney transplants were performed in Delaware while 152 residents remained on the waiting list, highlighting the need for organ donors

The Chronic Renal Disease Program, established in 1970 and fully state-funded, provides assistance to eligible Delaware residents diagnosed with end-stage renal disease