Summary
A new health condition known as Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome affects 90% of U.S. adults at some point in their lives, but most are unaware of it. CKM syndrome involves heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity, with the conditions influencing one another. Recent research shows a lack of awareness, yet many people are interested in learning more about managing it.
Key Facts
- Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome includes heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity.
- 90% of U.S. adults are affected by CKM syndrome during their lives.
- Only 12% of people surveyed have heard about CKM syndrome.
- Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, body weight, and blood sugar can help address CKM syndrome.
- 68% of surveyed adults focus on managing conditions separately rather than together.
- 72% of people surveyed want to know more about CKM health.
- The American Heart Association is creating guidelines for CKM syndrome.
- CKM syndrome can lead to severe health issues like heart failure and early death.
