#58: Why Does Hawaii Have Such a Kidney Issue?

2025-03-06

This week, we're diving into an important health topic that affects many in our islands: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In this episode, we break down why CKD is more common in Hawai‘i and how YOU can protect your kidney health. 💭 Did you know? ➡️ Hawai‘i has a 30% higher rate of kidney disease than the national average. ⚠️ ➡️ Native Hawaiians, Japanese, Filipinos & Pacific Islanders are at higher risk. 👥 ➡️ CKD can lead to serious health complications if l...

This week, we're diving into an important health topic that affects many in our islands: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

In this episode, we break down why CKD is more common in Hawai‘i and how YOU can protect your kidney health.

💭 Did you know?

➡️ Hawai‘i has a 30% higher rate of kidney disease than the national average. ⚠️

➡️ Native Hawaiians, Japanese, Filipinos & Pacific Islanders are at higher risk. 👥

➡️ CKD can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. 😟

Tune in to learn:
✔️ What CKD is & how it affects our kūpuna 🏥
✔️ Common risk factors & warning signs 🚨
✔️ Easy lifestyle changes to help protect your kidneys 💙💦

📢 Help us spread awareness! Share with a loved one who could benefit from this episode & share this important info! 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Also, exciting news! We’re gearing up for our first annual Kare For Kūpuna Expo on October 11, 2025—a community event you won’t want to miss. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here:

🔗 https://www.kareforkupuna.com/expo

Mahalo for being part of our community,

Trina & Lani 💚🌺

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