NY J01679

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Kidney Month in New York State, aligning with National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day (March 12th)

More than 2,220,000 adults in New York State are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), but only approximately 266,000 are aware of their condition

Nine out of 10 people with CKD do not know they have the disease because symptoms typically do not appear until later stages

CKD rates in New York State increased from 2.5% in 2019 to 3.7% in 2024, with over 50,000 people having end-stage renal disease and 7,695 waiting for kidney transplants

Less than 13% of people with CKD risk factors are tested appropriately, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early detection efforts