Nearly 90% of adults are at risk for this condition, but most have never heard of it, survey finds

About 9 in 10 adults in the United States have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome despite nearly 90% of adults being at risk for the condition, according to a recent survey from the American Heart Association.

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, is a disorder caused by the connections between heart disease , kidney disease, diabetes and obesity . The syndrome, which was defined by the AHA for the first time in October 2023, reflects how these conditions can influence or worsen each other.

"The health conditions were previously considered separate problems and are often managed separately. With this new designation, the AHA wants people to understand that the conditions are closely connected," Mass General Brigham explains .

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