[Survey] Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Complication Risks Does Not Improve – Over Half 'Completely Unaware'. While 88% Recognize Importance of Regular Checkups, Only About Half Would 'Definitely Visit a Doctor' When an Abnormality is Pointed Out
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- [Survey] Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Complication Risks Does Not Improve – Over Half 'Completely Unaware'. While 88% Recognize Importance of Regular Checkups, Only About Half Would 'Definitely Visit a Doctor' When an Abnormality is Pointed Out
- eHealth Clinic Shinjuku announced the results of its second annual awareness survey on chronic kidney disease (CKD), conducted in May 2026 with 306 participants nationwide. Awareness of CKD complication risks has not improved, with the proportion who are 'completely unaware' rising to a majority (51.3%). While 88.2% recognize the importance of regular health checkups, only 50.3% said they would 'definitely visit a doctor' if an abnormality was found, highlighting a gap between knowledge and action.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Fri Jun 05 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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eHealth Clinic Shinjuku announced the results of its second annual awareness survey on chronic kidney disease (CKD), conducted in May 2026 with 306 participants nationwide. Awareness of CKD complication risks has not improved, with the proportion who are 'completely unaware' rising to a majority (51.3%). While 88.2% recognize the importance of regular health checkups, only 50.3% said they would 'definitely visit a doctor' if an abnormality was found, highlighting a gap between knowledge and action.
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- [Survey] Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Complication Risks Does Not Improve – Over Half 'Completely Unaware'. While 88% Recognize Importance of Regular Checkups, Only About Half Would 'Definitely Visit a Doctor' When an Abnormality is Pointed Out (Fri Jun 05 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- Fri Jun 05 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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eHealth Clinic Shinjuku announced the results of its second annual awareness survey on chronic kidney disease (CKD), conducted in May 2026 with 306 participants nationwide. Awareness of CKD complication risks has not improved, with the proportion who are 'completely unaware' rising to a majority (51.3%). While 88.2% recognize the importance of regular health checkups, only 50.3% said they would 'definitely visit a doctor' if an abnormality was found, highlighting a gap between knowledge and action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Where was this survey conducted?
- A: It was conducted online by eHealth Clinic Shinjuku targeting general residents nationwide.
- Q: How many people were surveyed?
- A: 306 people in the second survey (May 2026) and 300 people in the first survey (March 2025).
- Q: What are the specific complication risks of CKD?
- A: It is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart disease.