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This concurrent resolution recognizes March 2025 as Kidney Month in Delaware, drawing attention to the significant public health issue of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The resolution highlights that CKD affects over 37 million U.S. adults, with 90% unaware of their condition, and specifically notes that 2,698 Delaware residents are living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with 1,871 on dialysis and 827 having received kidney transplants. It emphasizes that diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of kidney failure, and that the disease often progresses silently with symptoms appearing only in advanced stages. The resolution also underscores the critical need for organ donors, pointing out that in 2023, only 50 kidney transplants were performed in Delaware, leaving approximately two-thirds of those on the waiting list without a transplant. Additionally, it promotes kidney health through early detection, lifestyle modifications like reducing red meat consumption and increasing fruit and vegetable intake, and highlights the state's Chronic Renal Disease Program, which provides assistance to eligible residents with ESRD. The ultimate goal is to increase public awareness and understanding of kidney disease to facilitate early diagnosis and better management strategies.

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