The green ribbon is used for kidney disease awareness. There are many kinds of kidney disease including chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), simple kidney cysts, kidney infection (pyelonephritis), and kidney stones.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) notes that “you are at greater risk for kidney disease if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.” Also, “kidney disease is often referred to as a ‘silent disease,’ because there are usually no symptoms during its early stages. In fact, as many as 90% of Americans who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) don’t know they have the disease until it is very advanced.”
March is National Kidney Month in the United States. The 2nd Thursday in March is used annually for World Kidney Day. Here are links to learn more about kidney disease awareness:
- NIDDK National Kidney Month
- National Kidney Foundation
- American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
The kidney disease awareness ribbon is available on a variety of gifts and merchandise that already have a variety of messages. There are also blank green awareness ribbon gift options too. All items in the Awareness Gallery store can be customized with your own words and images.
This ribbon art can also be available through the non-profit, DonnaBellas Angels. It provides inspirational art for mental health wellness. Email us at info@awarenessgallery.com.
