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This resolution recognizes March 2025 as Kidney Month in Texas and aims to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a serious health condition that often goes undetected until its later stages. The resolution highlights that nine out of ten people with early kidney disease are unaware of their condition, and that CKD progresses through five stages, potentially culminating in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. In Texas, over 76,000 residents are living with kidney failure, with approximately 56,000 undergoing dialysis and over 20,000 having received kidney transplants. The resolution emphasizes that Texans are at higher risk due to prevalent diabetes and hypertension, and notes that minority populations, particularly Black Americans, are disproportionately affected. By designating Kidney Month, the Texas House of Representatives seeks to encourage Texans to learn more about the symptoms and risk factors of chronic kidney disease, with the ultimate goal of promoting early detection and treatment that can potentially save lives.

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