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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for chronic kidney disease.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Why is this important?
The primary function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of this function over time. The symptoms of declining kidney function are non-specific, and may include feeling generally unwell and a reduction of appetite. The primary causes of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure. As kidney disease progresses, it can lead to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant. The National Kidney Foundation reports that 26 million adults have chronic kidney disease and many others are at increased risk of developing the disease.
County: Washington
16.0%
Source:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Filter(s) for this location: State: Maryland
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Data Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Other Conditions, Health / Older Adults, Health Status, Adults, Older Adults, People with Disabilities