Family History

If you have a family member with kidney failure, you may be at more risk for kidney disease.  Also, diabetes and high blood pressure, the two leading causes of kidney failure, run in families.  If you have a family member with kidney failure, diabetes or high blood pressure, talk to your doctor about getting tested.

More Information

National Kidney Disease Education Program

"Talking to Your Family About Kidney Disease"
http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/patients/kidney_disease_family.htm

Family Reunion Health Program
http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion/index.htm

"You Have the Power to Prevent Kidney Disease Video"

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Revised 12/10