Factors that can increase the risk of CKD include high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and abnormal kidney structure. Several lifestyle factors also contribute to CKD risk, including smoking, obesity, and frequent use of medications that can damage the kidneys. CKD is also more common in those who are Black, Native American, or Asian American, have a family history of kidney disease, or are of an older age.

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