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Survey: 90% Unaware of Dangerous CKM Syndrome

10/23/2025

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Nearly 90% of U.S. adults are unaware of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which includes heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Yet 79% of respondents want to learn more about CKM health.
The survey included about 4,000 U.S. adults and was conducted in August 2025.
The CKM Health Initiative offers educational resources and seeks to improve collaboration among healthcare professionals.

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Story summary

Nearly 90% of U.S. adults are unaware of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which includes heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Yet 79% of respondents want to learn more about CKM health.
The survey included about 4,000 U.S. adults and was conducted in August 2025.
The CKM Health Initiative offers educational resources and seeks to improve collaboration among healthcare professionals.