Kidney disease
There is a wide spectrum of kidney disease, which can be rapid onset (acute) or longer term (chronic). CKD is closely related to CVD (cardiovascular disease) and the two processes often co-exist. People with CKD are at a high risk of mortality from CVD. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern, with rising incidence and prevalence. In 2012/13 there were 62,107 people aged 18 years and over who had been diagnosed with CKD in Kent. This represents 5.2% of the registered population aged 18 and over.