Reported cases of end-stage kidney disease-United States, 2000-2019

This article describes trends in end-stage kidney disease in the US between 2000 and 2019, when a 42% increase in incident cases and a 119% increase in prevalent cases of end-stage kidney disease were observed. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were the primary causes of both incident and prevalent cases of end-stage kidney disease. These trends suggest there will be an ongoing increase in the demand for organ transplantation, a potential negative impact on future organ supply, and underscore the need for increased access to kidney transplantation nationally.

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This article discusses trends in end-stage kidney disease in the US from 2000 to 2019, revealing a 42% increase in incident cases and a 119% increase in prevalent cases. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were identified as the primary causes for both incident and prevalent cases. These trends indicate a growing demand for organ transplantation, a potential negative impact on the future organ supply, and highlight the importance of improving access to kidney transplantation nationally.