The peak body for kidney health in Australia is urging the 1 in 3 Australians at risk of kidney disease to take action to detect the disease in the early stages, before kidney failure strikes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) sees a gradual but progressive decrease in kidney function to a point where the kidneys are unable to sustain life. The early diagnosis of CKD is often missed as 90 percent of kidney function can be lost before visible symptoms appear. The leading risk factors for CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure, which together cause over 50% of kidney disease in Australia. Other risk factors, including smoking, obesity and acute kidney injury, can also lead to kidney disease.