Kidney & Urinary Health
Protecting Kidney Function and Urinary Health Starts With Early Awareness
The kidneys and urinary system play a vital role in filtering waste, balancing fluids, regulating blood pressure, and removing toxins from the body. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and bladder problems can progress quietly at first, but early detection helps reduce complications and protect long-term health.
Why it matters: kidney and urinary symptoms should not be ignored, especially
frequent urination, burning sensation, blood in the urine, swelling, fatigue, high blood pressure,
or changes in urine color. Timely testing and medical evaluation can help identify problems before
they become more serious.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infections
Kidney Stones
Bladder Health
Blood Pressure & Diabetes Risk
37M
U.S. adults estimated to have chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease can remain silent for years, especially in people with diabetes,
high blood pressure, or cardiovascular risk factors.
Source: CDC, Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2026 — estimated 14% of U.S. adults, about 37 million people.
1 in 2
Women may develop a bladder infection during their lifetime
Bladder infections are among the most common urinary tract infections and can become more serious
if they spread toward the kidneys.
Source: NIDDK, Bladder Infection / UTI in Adults — about half of all women develop a bladder infection in their lifetime.
84,530
Estimated new bladder cancer cases in the U.S. in 2026
Blood in the urine, persistent urinary changes, or repeated unexplained symptoms should be evaluated
carefully by a healthcare professional.
Source: American Cancer Society, Key Statistics for Bladder Cancer, 2026.