Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly recognized as a growing public health threat, with hig
h global prevalence and poor health outcomes. In the United States, CKD affects more than one in seven American adults, an estimated 37 million people.
As a country, we face an urgent need to develop and implement public health and health-care strateg
ies that recognize obesity as a chronic disease, address disparities in multifaceted care, focus on person-centered solutions, and eliminate bias and stig