Weight is on the rise.
So are chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Paying attention to the health of your heart and kidneys is important. The same health conditions can stress both organs and threaten their ability to do their job.
Excess weight is one of these conditions. Being overweight can lead to risk factors for CKD and CVD. Some of these risk factors include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar
- Type 2 diabetes