Kidney disease

There is a wide spectrum of kidney disease, which can be rapid onset (acute) or longer term (chronic). Chronic kidney disease is closely related to cardiovascular disease and the two processes often co-exist. People with chronic kidney disease are at a high risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. Chronic kidney disease is a major public health concern, with rising incidence and prevalence.  In 2022 there were approximately 52,000 people aged 18 years and over who had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in Kent, representing 5.1% of the registered population aged 18 and over.

Our resources

Our resources

Data and reports

Additional information can be found in our Health and Social Care Maps self-serve tool. We are constantly developing this resource in response to your feedback.

External resources

External resources

A number of organisations produce kidney disease statistics both at national and local level.